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
A compound of 'Drogen' (drugs) and 'Einfluss' (influence). The literal translation is 'drug influence'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Einfluss' as something 'flowing in' ('ein-' + 'Fluss'). The drugs are flowing into and influencing the person.