on drugs

idiom

: using drugs or high on drugs
She looks like she's on drugs.

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Yet some experts fear the Trump administration’s expansion of its war on drugs could set off a wave of violence, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio due to discuss security with the Mexican and Ecuadorean presidents this week. Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025 The use of military force against a Latin American drug cartel marks a significant escalation in the US war on drugs. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025 Trump is threatening duties of 200% more on drugs made elsewhere. Dave Smith, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025 Most public spending on drugs is reactive and punitive. Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on drugs

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“On drugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20drugs. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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