drug of choice

noun

The particular substance, usually illicit, to which a person is addicted.

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Meanings

noundrug of choice (plural drugs of choice)

plural drugs of choice

  1. narcoticslawThe particular substance, usually illicit, to which a person is addicted.
  2. medicineThe best-choice medication designed to treat a particular medical problem.
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APA

drug of choice. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drug%20of%20choice

MLA

“drug of choice.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drug%20of%20choice. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “drug of choice,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drug%20of%20choice.

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