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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) gateway drug
any mood-altering drug, as a stimulant or tranquilizer, that does not cause physical dependence but may lead to the use of addictive drugs, as heroin.

Etymology: (1985–90)

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1. (noun) gateway drug
a habit-forming drug that is not addictive but its use may lead to the use of other addictive drugs
"one college athlete recently called beer a gateway drug for young people"

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