Definition

Not using any medications or substances that affect the body chemically.

Example

The doctor recommended a drugless approach to managing pain through physical therapy and exercise.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a drugless approach to managing stress?

I haven't, but I've heard it can be really effective.

Yeah, I read about techniques like meditation and yoga that are drugless.

That sounds interesting! I might give it a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drugless → It is formed from "drug" (from Old French *drogue*, meaning a substance used for medicinal purposes) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "drugless" means without drugs or free from the use of drugs.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') any 'substance for medicine' ('drug') — that's what drugless means.

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