What is another word for illegal drugs?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈiːɡə͡l dɹˈʌɡz] (IPA)

Illegal drugs are substances that are prohibited by law and are not meant for human consumption. They include a wide variety of psychoactive substances such as narcotics, stimulants, hallucinogens, and depressants. There are several different terms that can be used as synonyms for illegal drugs, such as controlled substances, illicit drugs, banned substances, restricted drugs, and unlawful substances. These terms are often used interchangeably to refer to substances that are considered dangerous, addictive, and harmful to individuals and society as a whole. The use of these drugs has serious consequences, including legal sanctions, physical and mental health problems, and social and economic costs.

What are the hypernyms for Illegal drugs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Illegal drugs

  • Madam Speaker, it is time to halt illegal entry into this country. It is time to halt the flow of illegal drugs and weapons into this great Nation, and it is time to secure our borders.
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  • We must send the message that if you use illegal drugs, you will pay the ultimate price by not playing an entire season. And if you get caught again, you will be banished for life.
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  • So at the end of the day, our number 1 goal, our top priority, is to motivate American youngsters to reject the abuse of illegal drugs, tobacco and alcohol. All three of them are illegal behaviors.
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