STREET DRUG Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase street drug. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STREET DRUG
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amphetamine | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression | ||||||||
ecstasy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion • a state of elated bliss • street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine | ||||||||
ketamine | nounn | |||||||
noun • a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP | ||||||||
marijuana | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction • the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect | ||||||||
methamphetamine | nounn | |||||||
noun • an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | ||||||||
morphine | nounn | |||||||
noun • an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain | ||||||||
hallucinogens | nounn | |||||||
noun • a psychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or altered sensory experiences | ||||||||
narcotics | nounn | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or designating narcotics noun • a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction adjective satellite • inducing stupor or narcosis • inducing mental lethargy | ||||||||
psychedelics | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • producing distorted sensory perceptions and feelings or altered states of awareness or sometimes states resembling psychosis • having the vivid colors and bizarre patterns associated with psychedelic states • (of a mental state) characterized by intense and distorted perceptions and hallucinations and feelings of euphoria or sometimes despair | ||||||||
sedatives | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person adjective satellite • tending to soothe or tranquilize | ||||||||
stimulants | nounn | |||||||
noun • any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action • a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process adjective satellite • that stimulates | ||||||||
lsd | nounn | |||||||
noun • a powerful hallucinogenic drug manufactured from lysergic acid | ||||||||
drug of abuse | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction |