also: ドラック
General term for pharmaceutical drugs and medicines, often used in medical or scientific contexts.
This drug is said to have few side effects.
Developing a new drug takes a long time.
illegal drug; narcotics
Refers specifically to illegal or recreational drugs; often used in news or legal contexts.
He was arrested for drug use.
Drug trafficking is strictly controlled.
He used drugs when he was young.
She got drawn into drugs after a friend invited her.
The man was arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs.
After years of drug dependence, he finally sought treatment.
designer drug; legal high; quasi-legal drug