hard drug

/hɑrd drəg/

Other forms: hard drugs

Definitions of hard drug

1. noun

   a narcotic that is considered relatively strong and likely to cause addiction
   antonyms:

   soft drug

   a drug of abuse that is considered relatively mild and not likely to cause addiction

   types:

   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

   basuco

   low-grade cocaine mixed with coca paste and cannabis

   big H, hell dust, nose drops, scag, skag, thunder

   street names for heroin

   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