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soft drug - a drug of abuse that is considered relatively mild and not likely to cause addiction | ||
hard drug a narcotic that is considered relatively strong and likely to cause addiction | ||
drug of abuse, street drug a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction | ||
narcotic a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction | ||
bhang a preparation of the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant; much used in India | ||
cannabis, ganja, marihuana, marijuana the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect |