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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. illicit drugs

Preferred term

illicit drugs

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Drugs obtained and often manufactured illegally for the subjective effects they are said to produce. They are often distributed in urban areas, but are also available in suburban and rural areas, and tend to be grossly impure and may cause unexpected toxicity.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • recreational drugs
  • street drugs

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/220032

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