hard drug

Noun
  1. A narcotic that is considered relatively strong and likely to cause addiction (synset 103497818)
    is a type of:
    • controlled substance - a drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law
    • narcotic - a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
    subtypes:
    • cocain, cocaine - a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
    • diacetylmorphine, heroin - a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush

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