noun
designer drug; synthetic drug; dangerous drug
Refers to synthetic or quasi-legal drugs that mimic illegal substances, often sold as 'legal highs'. The term emphasizes the danger and legal gray area. Related term: 脱法ドラッグ.
See also: 脱法ドラッグ
危険ドラッグの使用による死亡事故が相次いでいる。
Deaths from using dangerous drugs have been occurring one after another.
The police busted a ring trafficking dangerous drugs.