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hard drug

noun

, Pharmacology.
  1. an addicting drug capable of producing severe physical or psychological dependence, as heroin.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hard drug1

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70
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Example Sentences

That was heard with their landslide approval of Proposition 36, which will increase punishment for repeated theft and hard drug offenses, including deadly fentanyl.

It increases punishment for repeated theft and hard drug offenses, including deadly fentanyl.

It would increase punishment for theft and hard drug offenses and impose required treatment for repetitive criminal addicts.

Under Proposition 36, a judge could sentence someone possessing any amount of hard drugs, if the person has already been convicted of two or more drug-related offenses, to up to three years in state prison.

In 2014, voters passed Proposition 47, which reduced penalties for theft and hard drug possession.

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