Drug Abuse Vocabulary

noun a drug or substance that reduces functional or nervous activity

adjective relating to or causing a decrease in functional or nervous activity

• Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that slows down brain function.
• I heard that Xanax is a depressant, so be careful with it.
• I can't believe he's still taking those downers, they're such strong depressants.
• The rainy weather has a depressant effect on my mood.

noun an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug

verb to take an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug

• The patient was rushed to the emergency room after an overdose of medication.
• I heard that she had an overdose last night, but she's okay now.
• He's always partying too hard and risking an overdose.
• The company's marketing campaign was an overdose of bright colors and loud music.

noun Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is used as a pain medication and for anesthesia.

adjective There is no applicable adjective for the word 'fentanyl'.

• Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is often used for pain management in medical settings.
• I heard that fentanyl is a really strong painkiller.
• Be careful with that fentanyl stuff, it's no joke.
• His words were like a potent dose of fentanyl, piercing through her emotions.