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das Suchtmittel

addictive substances, drugs, narcotics

Der Handel mit Suchtmitteln ist illegal.

Trading in addictive substances is illegal.

Er warnt vor dem Konsum von Suchtmitteln.

He warns against the consumption of addictive substances.

addiction ((to sth.)) Abhängigkeit von Suchtmitteln (addiction to addictive substances).

trade ((in sth.)) Handel mit Suchtmitteln (trade in addictive substances).

Synonyms: die Droge (drug), das Rauschgift (narcotic)

Composed of 'Sucht' (addiction) + 'Mittel' (means, substance). Literally 'addiction substance'.

Think of it as 'Sucht' (addiction, from 'suchen' - to seek) and 'Mittel' (means). It's the 'means' you 'seek' when addicted.

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