Drug as a term is used for compounds that can cause addiction with an emphasis on narcotics. It is a biologically active compound or mixture used to cure, prevent, or detect disease, to control biological processes, or to alter the mental state.
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Generalic, Eni. "Drug." Croatian-English Chemistry Dictionary & Glossary. 29 June 2022. KTF-Split. {Date of access}. <https://glossary.periodni.com>.