recreational drug
noun
: a drug (such as cocaine, marijuana, or methamphetamine) used without medical justification for its psychoactive effects often in the belief that occasional use of such a substance is not habit-forming or addictive
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Spike honored his brother Chris after his death in 2014
As an adult, Spike had a falling out with his brother Chris, who used recreational drugs at points in his life.
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Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
In the decades that followed, her organization has faced a new enemy, one of the oldest recreational drugs: alcohol.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024
Drinking alcohol, smoking pot, or doing other recreational drugs at this age could affect their brain development.
—Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 29 July 2024
Includes, but not limited to: movies, plays, rentals, nightclub covers (any food and drinks bought on-site, however, would go in Food & Drink), books, recreational drugs, festival passes (the ticket, not the food, drink, etc. bought there), coupons for entertainment.
—Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2024
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Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
In the decades that followed, her organization has faced a new enemy, one of the oldest recreational drugs: alcohol.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024
Drinking alcohol, smoking pot, or doing other recreational drugs at this age could affect their brain development.
—Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 29 July 2024
Includes, but not limited to: movies, plays, rentals, nightclub covers (any food and drinks bought on-site, however, would go in Food & Drink), books, recreational drugs, festival passes (the ticket, not the food, drink, etc. bought there), coupons for entertainment.
—Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2024
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recreational drug
noun
rec·re·a·tion·al drug
ˌrek-rē-ˈā-sh(ə-)nəl- 
: a drug (as cocaine, marijuana, or methamphetamine) used without medical justification for its psychoactive effects often in the belief that occasional use of such a substance is not habit-forming or addictive
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