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gateway drug
[ geyt-wey druhg ]
noun
- any drug, as a stimulant or tranquilizer, whose use may lead to the use of more dangerous or addictive drugs such as heroin.
gateway drug
noun
- a recreational drug such as cannabis, the use of which is believed by some to encourage the user to try stronger drugs
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of gateway drug1
First recorded in 1985–90
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The gateway drug theory and many other ideas about drug use have been put into question in recent years as more resources are dedicated to understanding substance use, which has been highly stigmatized for decades.
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My gateway drug was a set reminiscent of an ice cream truck.
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Work is being overseen by their drugs liaison officer Det Con Nick Burnett, who calls Spice a "gateway drug".
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Otani’s book is a great “gateway drug†to the world of crime fiction!
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But in fashion — using Vivienne Westwood as his gateway drug — Valencia found it all: history, politics, nature, curiosity and, ultimately, freedom.
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