"drug of choice" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-drug of choice.ogg [Australia] Forms: drugs of choice [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|drugs of choice}} drug of choice (plural drugs of choice)
  1. (law, narcotics) The particular substance, usually illicit, to which a person is addicted. Categories (topical): Law
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  2. The best-choice medication to treat a particular medical problem.
    Sense id: en-drug_of_choice-en-noun-TjhFUkls

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