drug-related
UK: drʌɡ rɪˈleɪtɪd | US: drʌɡ rɪˈleɪtɪd
adj. connected to or involving drugs, especially illegal substances
adj. pertaining to the use, effects, or trade of narcotics
The word combines "drug," derived from Old French "drogue" (meaning medicinal substance), and "related," from Latin "relatus" (past participle of "referre," meaning to bring back or connect). The suffix "-ed" turns the verb "relate" into an adjective, forming "drug-related" to describe anything associated with drugs. The term gained prominence in the 20th century with the rise of discussions around narcotics and their societal impact.
The documentary explores drug-related crimes in urban areas.
She works at a clinic specializing in drug-related health issues.
The report highlights a surge in drug-related deaths last year.
Police arrested several suspects in a drug-related operation.
His research focuses on drug-related policies and their effectiveness.