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dope sick
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experiencing withdrawal symptoms from opioids or other addictive drugs
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Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most dope sick
Comparative
more dope sick
gradable
What does "dope sick" mean in drug slang?
The term "dope sick" means experiencing withdrawal symptoms after stopping or reducing the use of opioids or other addictive drugs. The structure is informal slang where "dope" refers to drugs, especially opioids, and "sick" describes the physical and psychological illness caused by withdrawal. It is commonly used in drug-related contexts to describe symptoms such as nausea, pain, anxiety, sweating, and intense cravings.
Examples
He 's feeling dope sick after missing his dose.
