- drug habit
- drug addiction, drug dependency, regular use of mind altering substances
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
drug habit
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drug — I noun alterant, analgesic, anesthetic, anesthetic agent, anodyne, antibiotic, chemical substance, curative preparation, medical preparation, medicament, medicamentum, medication, medicinal component, medicinal ingredient, narcotic preparation,… … Law dictionary
