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drug of abuse

/drʌɡ əv əˈbjuːs/

Tradução: Substância geralmente proibida ou controlada, consumida sem finalidade médica para alterar o humor, a percepção ou a consciência, frequentemente causando dependência ou danos.

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/drʌɡ əv əˈbjuːs/C1formalmedical
  • ptSubstância geralmente proibida ou controlada, consumida sem finalidade médica para alterar o humor, a percepção ou a consciência, frequentemente causando dependência ou danos.

A substance, typically illegal or controlled, that is taken for non-medical purposes to alter mood, perception, or consciousness, often leading to dependence or harm.

  1. Illicit or harmful substanceB2formal

    A substance, often illegal or controlled, that is taken for non-medical purposes and can lead to addiction, health problems, or social issues.

    ptDroga de abuso

    • Heroin is a highly addictive drug of abuse.
    • The government is working to reduce the availability of drugs of abuse.
    • Many drugs of abuse can cause severe long-term damage to the brain.