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Noun: drug of abuse
  1. 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
    - street drug

Derived forms: drugs of abuse

Type of: drug

Encyclopedia: Drug of abuse

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