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polydrug

polydrug

8.1
About using more than one drug at the same time
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɒliˌdrʌg/
  • NSFW
translation icon : polidrogas
  • Additionally, many of them were polydrug users, including the use of cocaine, prescription drugs, and methamphetamine.

Examples

  • Prior to first heroin use, most of these respondents were already polydrug users, and the majority were using powder cocaine and marijuana/hashish (Table 3).

    Academic text (2004)

  • These regular heroin sniffers continue their polydrug use even after many years of heroin use.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The study found that adolescents frequently engage in polydrug use, combining alcohol with other substances.

  • Doctors warn that polydrug consumption can lead to dangerous interactions and heightened health risks.

  • Many party-goers are known for their polydrug habits, mixing ecstasy with alcohol and other stimulants.

Synonyms

multidrug
vspolydrug
  • Specialized
1 5.1

Using more than one medicine at the same time

focuses on using more than one drug without mentioning medicines

How Many

polydrug
  • NSFW
8.1
monotherapy
  • Specialized
1 6.7

Surface Forms

polydrug positive

Morphology

polydrug = drug (transparent) = poly + drug

The meaning is a straightforward combination of 'poly-' meaning many and 'drug'.

Etymology

Polydrug begins with poly- meaning 'many' (like in polygon, which has many sides) and ends with drug. So, polydrug describes something that involves 'many' drugs at the same time.