on drugs

phrase

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

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All of those involved, including Doe, are alleged to have been drunk and on drugs. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 Republicans’ perception that the United States is winning the war on drugs rose by 54 percentage points between 2023 and 2025. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Laiken Randolph appeared dazed, and possibly on drugs, officers remarked. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 By waging an actual war on drugs, the powers that be in Washington are confusing tactical accomplishments with strategic ones. — Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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