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Multi-word Results
drug abuse |
the use of illegal drugs, especially in a habitual or harmful way, or the use of any drug in doses or for purposes outside their intended medical use. |
drug addict |
one who is physically dependent on regular doses of one or more narcotics. |
drug resistance |
the reduction in effectiveness of a drug in curing an infectious disease or cancer. Drug resistance typically develops when pathogenic cells or cancerous cells evolve the ability to tolerate a drug used to kill them. |
drug test |
a test of the body to discover if a person is using drugs that are illegal. |
drug-resistant |
of or relating to a pathogen or cancer that has evolved the ability to tolerate a drug. |
drug-trafficking |
dealing in the production, distribution, or sale of illegal drugs, esp. the transporting of drugs into countries where they are prohibited. |
drugstore |
a store that sells medicine. Drugstores often also sell candy, cosmetics, magazines, and other things. |
Food and Drug Administration |
a federal government agency that regulates the food, drug, medical device, and cosmetics industries to ensure public safety. (abbr.:FDA) |
hard drug |
any drug, such as heroin, that is addictive and causes long-term harmful effects. |
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