der Drogeneinfluss
Translation
influence of drugs, being under the influence of drugs
Examples
Er stand unter Drogeneinfluss.
He was under the influence of drugs.
Fahren unter Drogeneinfluss ist streng verboten.
Driving under the influence of drugs is strictly forbidden.
Grammar Patterns
((under the influence of drugs)) under the influence of drugs He was driving under the influence of drugs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rausch (intoxication), Drogenrausch (drug-induced intoxication)
Etymology
Composed of 'Drogen' (drugs) and 'Einfluss' (influence). It literally means 'drug influence'.
Memory Tips
'Einfluss' comes from 'ein-' (in) and 'fließen' (to flow). Picture the drugs 'flowing into' someone's system and mind.