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drug culture

the activities and way of life of people who habitually use one or more kinds of drugs of abuse, usually illicit drugs such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, LSD, or other substances that produce altered states of consciousness. Also called drug subculture.

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neo-Malthusian

neo-Malthusian

adj. denoting the contemporary doctrine or movement that supports population control, especially by the use of family planning and contraception, to ensure adequate resources and protect the environment. See Malthusian theory.