Meaning of the word "soft drug" in English

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soft drug

US /ˌsɑft ˈdrʌɡ/
UK /ˌsɑft ˈdrʌɡ/
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Noun

1.

a drug considered to be not harmful and not habit-forming, such as cannabis

Example:
Cannabis is often classified as a soft drug.
The debate over legalizing soft drugs continues in many countries.
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