Analogue

Analogue

A drug whose chemical structure has been slightly modified from a parent compound but which has similar effects. There are many analogues to morphine or to LSD. See Designer drug.

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Health care; Drug rehabilitation

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Health care; Drug rehabilitation

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Health care; Drug rehabilitation

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Health care; Drug rehabilitation

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Health care; Drug rehabilitation

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Health care; Drug rehabilitation

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