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gateway drug

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun gateway drug has 1 sense
  1. gateway drug - a habit-forming drug that is not addictive but its use may lead to the use of other addictive drugs; "one college athlete recently called beer a gateway drug for young people"
    --1 is a kind of
    drug of abuse, street drug

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Gateway Drug

A gateway drug is a substance, typically an illicit drug or alcohol, that may lead to the use of more dangerous or addictive substances.

Definitions:

  1. Noun: A substance, especially drugs or alcohol, that is often seen as a first step in experimenting with more potent or addictive substances.
  2. Verb: To serve as a gateway drug.

Sample Sentences:

  • Many experts believe that marijuana can act as a gateway drug, potentially leading to the use of harder drugs.
  • Parents should educate their children about the risks and consequences of gateway drugs.
  • Experimenting with alcohol during teenage years is often considered a gateway to other types of substance abuse.
  • She started with smoking cigarettes, which eventually gatewayed her into using illicit drugs.

Related Products:

For further reading on the topic, you may explore the following books available on Amazon:

  1. Gateway Drugs: Facts, Misconceptions, and Effects
  2. Teen Substance Abuse: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators
  3. Understanding Drug Addiction: A Guide for Families and Individuals
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