drug

• Sustancia utilizada para tratamiento médico, o sustancia que afecta al cuerpo o a la mente cuando se consume.

A noun referring to a substance used for medical treatment, or a substance that affects the body or mind when consumed.

1. MedicationA2formalmedical

   A substance used for medical treatment, especially to cure or prevent disease.

   Medicamento

   • The doctor prescribed a new drug for her infection.
   • This drug is effective against high blood pressure.
   • Always take your drugs exactly as directed by your physician.

   Sinónimosmedicamentmedicationmedicinepharmaceuticalremedy

2. Illegal substanceA2informal

   A substance that affects the mind or body and is often used recreationally, typically illegal.

   Droga ilegal

   • He was arrested for possession of illegal drugs.
   • Many young people experiment with drugs at parties.
   • The government is fighting the war on drugs.

   Sinónimoscontrolled substancedopeintoxicantnarcoticsubstance

• Verbo que significa administrar una sustancia (a menudo una droga o medicamento) a alguien, generalmente sin su conocimiento o consentimiento, o para inducir un estado de estupor o insensibilidad.

A verb used to indicate the act of administering a substance (often a narcotic or medication) to someone, typically without their knowledge or consent, or to cause a state of stupor or insensibility.

1. Administer a substanceB2formalmedical

   To give someone a drug, often without their knowledge or consent, to affect their state of mind or body.

   Administrar una sustancia

   • The kidnappers drugged their victim to keep him quiet.
   • She was drugged before the surgery to induce sleep.
   • He was accused of drugging the horses to win the race.

   Sinónimosdopedosesedatespike

2. MedicateB2formalmedical

   To administer a medicinal substance to a person or animal for treatment.

   Medicar

   • The vet drugged the dog to calm it down during the examination.
   • Doctors drugged the patient with a strong painkiller.
   • They drugged the cattle to prevent infection.

   Sinónimosdosemedicate