Meaning of the word "hard drug" in English

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hard drug

US /ˌhɑːrd ˈdrʌɡ/
UK /ˌhɑːrd ˈdrʌɡ/
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Noun

1.

an illegal drug that is addictive and seriously harmful, such as heroin or cocaine

Example:
The police seized a large quantity of hard drugs during the raid.
He was arrested for dealing hard drugs.
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