any substance intended for use in the treatment, prevention, diagnosis, or cure of disease, especially one listed in the official pharmacopoeia published by a national authority.
any substance having psychological effects, such as a narcotic, stimulant, or hallucinogenic agent, especially habit-forming and addictive substances, sold or used illegally; as, a drug habit; a drug treatment program; a teenager into drugs; a drug bust; addicted to drugs; high on drugs.
To prescribe or administer drugs or medicines.
To affect or season with drugs or ingredients; esp., to stupefy by a narcotic drug. Also Fig.
Any substance or mixture of substances manufactured, sold or represented for use in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of a disease, disorder or abnormal physical state, or its symptoms, in human beings or animals.
n.: Any substance which, when injected into a laboratory animal, produces a publication.
A molecule used to diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease.
An article that is intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals; an article (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals; or an article that is recognized in official drug compendia.
A biologically active compound or mixture used to cure, prevent, or detect disease, to control biological processes, or to alter mental state.
A substance other than food that changes the way the body or mind functions.
Any substance which when absorbed into a living organism may modify one or more of its functions. The term is generally accepted for a substance taken for a therapeutic purpose, but is also commonly used for abused substances SN medicine, pharmaceutical After WHO, 1978a
A drug is any substance that can be used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose. The term is necessarily a vague one, being defined by intent: for example, foods consumed for normal metabolism are not generally considered "drugs", but the same foods consumed for a more specific purpose (such as the use of alcohol as a depressant or caffeine as a stimulant) may be.
An artificial or natural substance that can affect the body in different ways, and is sometimes used for healing.
administer a drug to; "They drugged the kidnapped tourist"
a broad label given to any substance that changes the way your brain works
a chemical, either found in nature or manufactured in a laboratory, that effects the body via some chemical reaction or receptor interaction
a chemical taken into the body which causes changes in the body
a chemical that changes how the body works
a chemical which has an effect on the human body
a chemical which is usually taken for the treatment of some disease on the advice of doctor and is withdrawn as soon as desired effect is achieved
a foreign substance of a poisonous nature
an addiction, marijuana isn't even as bad as the other two I mentioned
an article intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in humans and other animals and articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of humans or other animals
a pleasure producing chemical
a substance given for its effect on a specific organ or type of cell
a substance that alters the mind, body or both
a substance that changes your feelings, perceptions and behavior when you use it
a substance that has a physiological effect THAT IS NOT A NUTRIENT
a substance that when injected into a rat produces a paper
a substance that will restore, correct or modify a body function or one that is sold or represented for sale as a treatment, prevention or cure of a disease, disorder or abnormal state
a substance which is taken to affect a patient's metabolism in some desireable way
a substance which, when injected into a rat, will produce a scientific report
A substance that affects the body and/or mind, causing changes in perceptions and behavior, sometimes leading to addiction. Includes certain prescription drugs, all illegal drugs, and alcohol.
any substance, whether or not produced in whole or in part by synthetic process, manufactured, sold or represented for use in: 1) the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of a disease, disorder, abnormal physical state, or symptoms thereof in man or animal; 2) restoring, correcting or modifying organic functions in man or animal, or 3) disinfection of premises in which foods are manufactured or kept.
Any chemical compound used for medicianal purposes can be considered a drug. There are naturally occuring substances such as ethanol and caffeine as well as synthetic drugs such as aspirin and amphetamines. In general the term " drug" is used for compounds that can cause addiction with emphasis on narcotics.
a substance that changes that way your body works
The federal definition is generally adopted by all states: "(A) Articles recognized in the official United States Pharmacopeia, official Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States, or official National Formulary, or any supplement to any of them; and (B) articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals; and (C) articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals; and (D) articles intended for use as a component of any articles specified in clause (A), (B), or (C); but does not include devices or their components, parts, or accessories" [21 USC 321].
a substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. 2
Chemical substance used for its psychoactive effects. The term is used to include tobacco, alcohol, pharmaceutical drugs and illicit drugs (NCETA, 2002).
a habit-forming medicinal or illicit substance, especially a narcotic
Small, open side, diagonal seam envelope used for packaging small articles.
Any substance that alters the structure or function of a living organism.
A chemical substance that affects the processes of the mind or body. Ecstasy
a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic. Any chemical compound that may be used on humans/ animals to help in diagnosis, treatment, cure, mitigation, or prevention of disease or other abnormal conditions. Also refers to a substance that alters mood or body function, or that can be habit-forming or addictive, especially a narcotic. Lipid peroxidation the oxidation of fats from the formation of free radicals and also forming more free radicals.
As defined by the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, drugs are "articles (other than food) intended for the use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals, or to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals."
Any chemical or biological substance that may be applied to, ingested by, or injected into humans in order to prevent, treat, or diagnose disease or other medical conditions.
a substance that, when administered to an organism or a system derived from an organism, may modify one or more of its functions
a substance used as or in medicine
Generally used to refer to illicit rather than licit substances ( such as nicotine, alcohol or medicines). In pharmacology, the term refers to any chemical agent that alters the biochemical or physiological processes of tissues or organisms. In this sense, the term drug refers better to any substance which is principally used for its psychoactive effects.
Any chemical compound that may be used on or administered to humans as an aid in the diagnosis, treatment, cure, mitigation, or prevention of disease or other abnormal conditions.
Any substance taken by mouth, injection, or applied locally to prevent or treat a medical disorder.
A drug is a substance other than food or drink that is taken to obtain a desired effect on the mind or body.
A chemical substance that produces a physical, mental, emotional, or behavioural change in the user.
A chemical compound or substance that can alter the structure and function of the body. Psychoactive drugs affect the function of the brain, and some of these may be illegal to use and possess.
A substance that is taken to suppress an unwanted condition or feeling; in large doses, it can be a poison. A small amount gives a stimulant [increases activity] reaction, a greater amount can sedate [make drowsy]. Too large an amount can kill. For example, caffeine, found in coffee, is a drug. One or two cups of coffee can "wake you up." Ten cups would probably put you to sleep. 100 might kill you. A drug is also something that can alter your emotions, your mind—make you feel "high."
for the purposes of this document, a drug is any substance defined as such in the federal legislation and includes any drug product.
A drug is any chemical substance that alters mood, perception, or consciousness.
"A chemical substance that, when taken into the body, alters the functioning of the body in some way, excluding those nutrients considered to be related to normal functioning" ( Levinthal
A chemical substance that affects a biological process.
any natural or manufactured substance with physiological or psychological effects.
Any substance, other than food, that is used to prevent, diagnose, treat or relieve symptoms of a disease or abnormal condition. Also refers to a substance that alters mood or body function, or that can be habit-forming or addictive, especially a narcotic.
Generally used to refer to illicit rather than licit substances (such as nicotine, alcohol or medicines). According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a drug is “any chemical, natural or artificial agent that alters the physiological or mental processes of human beings”. However, according to the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961, “a drug is any natural or synthetic substance which appears in the list of drugs” added to this convention. The most relevant observation that may be made about this definition is that it is more of a political than of a scientific nature.
Any substance that when taken into the body can modify one of more of its functions.
a pure substance or combination of pure substances (isolated from natural sources, semi-sythenthic, or purely chemical in origin) intended to mitigate, treat, cure or prevent a disease in humans (and other animals).
A substance or preparation applied topically, injected, or otherwise taken or applied internally, with the intent of altering the physiologic process of the user.
any chemical compound used on or administered to humans or animals as an aid in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease or other abnormal conditions for the relief of pain or suffering or to control or improve any physiologic or pathologic condition, e.g. Salts or antibiotics
A generic term applicable to a wide variety of substances having any physical or psychotropic effect upon the human body.
Any chemical compound that is used in the prevention ( prophylaxis), diagnosis, treatment, cure of disease, relief of pain, or to control or improve any physiological or pathological disorder in humans or animals.
In a medical context, any substance used in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or cure of a disease. In an abuse context, any substance that alters consciousness and may be habit forming.
a chemical substance that changes how the mind or body functions
a single chemical substance in a medicine that alters one or more of the body's biological functions; many drugs are derived from plants