Street-drug Definition
noun
(slang) A drug used illegally and recreationally for its euphoric and other mind-altering effects such as: opiates, cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, amphetamines and others.
Street drug sales are a huge problem for law enforcement since they are a magnet for gun violence and drug users.
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Synonyms:
- drug of abuse
Other Word Forms of Street-drug
Noun
Singular:
street-drug
Plural:
street drugsOrigin of Street-drug
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This term comes from the fact that these types of substances are normally sold on the street by drug dealers.
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