DRUGS Meaning and
Definition
-
Drugs refer to substances that can alter the functioning of the body and mind when consumed or administered. These substances often possess physiological and psychological effects, which can be beneficial or detrimental to an individual, depending on their purpose, dosage, and usage.
The term "drugs" encompasses a wide range of substances, including medications, psychoactive substances, narcotics, and illicit drugs. Medications are drugs that are typically prescribed by healthcare professionals to treat medical conditions or alleviate symptoms. They are regulated and intended to promote health and well-being.
On the other hand, psychoactive substances are drugs that affect brain function and can alter cognitive processes, mood, and perception. These substances include those used recreationally, such as alcohol, cannabis, and hallucinogens, as well as those used for therapeutic purposes, like antidepressants and anxiolytics.
Narcotics refer to substances that have pain-relieving properties. They are commonly used for medical purposes to alleviate severe pain but can also have addictive properties, such as opioids.
Illicit drugs are substances that are illegal to manufacture, possess, or distribute. They include notorious drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, which have potent psychoactive effects and significant health risks. Illicit drug use is associated with a range of social, health, and legal implications.
It is important to note that the use of drugs can have various consequences. While medications can improve health outcomes, many substances can lead to addiction, dependency, and negative health effects. Consequently, the accessibility, usage, and regulation of drugs are subject to national and international legislation and policies to ensure public safety and well-being.
Top Common Misspellings for DRUGS *
* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.
Other Common Misspellings for DRUGS
Etymology of DRUGS
The word "drugs" has an interesting etymology. It comes from the Middle English word "drogges" which was derived from the Old French word "drogue" meaning "medicine, substance". The Old French word was borrowed from the Late Latin word "droga" or "druga" which also meant "medicinal substance".
This Late Latin term "droga" has its roots in the Greek word "drogeuein" which means "to dry". In ancient Greek medicine, herbs and plants were often dried to be used as medicinal substances. Over time, the meaning of "drogeuein" expanded to include any substance used for medical purposes, herbal remedies, or anything dried and prepared for therapeutic use.
Eventually, the term "drug" evolved to include a wider range of substances, not just medicinal ones.
Idioms with the word DRUGS
-
smart drugs
The idiom "smart drugs" refers to pharmaceutical substances or supplements that are believed or claimed to improve cognitive function, memory, focus, or mental performance. These substances are often used by individuals seeking enhancements in their intellectual abilities or performance.
-
do drugs
The idiom "do drugs" refers to the act of using or consuming illegal or addictive substances for recreational purposes, such as narcotics or hallucinogens.
Similar spelling words for DRUGS
Conjugate verb Drugs
CONDITIONAL
I
would drug
we
would drug
you
would drug
he/she/it
would drug
they
would drug
FUTURE
I
will drug
we
will drug
you
will drug
he/she/it
will drug
they
will drug
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have drugged
we
will have drugged
you
will have drugged
he/she/it
will have drugged
they
will have drugged
PAST
I
drugged
we
drugged
you
drugged
he/she/it
drugged
they
drugged
PAST PERFECT
I
had drugged
we
had drugged
you
had drugged
he/she/it
had drugged
they
had drugged
PRESENT
I
drug
we
drug
you
drug
he/she/it
drugs
they
drug
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have drugged
we
have drugged
you
have drugged
he/she/it
has drugged
they
have drugged
I
am drugging
we
are drugging
you
are drugging
he/she/it
is drugging
they
are drugging
I
was drugging
we
were drugging
you
were drugging
he/she/it
was drugging
they
were drugging
I
will be drugging
we
will be drugging
you
will be drugging
he/she/it
will be drugging
they
will be drugging
I
have been drugging
we
have been drugging
you
have been drugging
he/she/it
has been drugging
they
have been drugging
I
had been drugging
we
had been drugging
you
had been drugging
he/she/it
had been drugging
they
had been drugging
I
will have been drugging
we
will have been drugging
you
will have been drugging
he/she/it
will have been drugging
they
will have been drugging
I
would have drugged
we
would have drugged
you
would have drugged
he/she/it
would have drugged
they
would have drugged
I
would be drugging
we
would be drugging
you
would be drugging
he/she/it
would be drugging
they
would be drugging
I
would have been drugging
we
would have been drugging
you
would have been drugging
he/she/it
would have been drugging
they
would have been drugging
Infographic
Add the infographic to your website:
