A medical remedy for protecting the body, or an antidote, against a harmful substance, especially a poison or venom (specifically, that of a snake); an alexipharmic, an antidote.
Of or pertaining to an alexipharmac; also, acting as an alexipharmac by protecting against or warding off the ill effects of a harmful substance, especially a poison or venom; alexipharmic.
A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.
Anything, such as a substance, emotion, or action, to which one is addicted.
A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.
Any commodity that lies on hand, or is not salable; an article of slow sale, or in no demand.
To administer intoxicating drugs to, generally without the recipient's knowledge or consent.
To add intoxicating drugs to with the intention of drugging someone.
To prescribe or administer drugs or medicines.