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drugless

American  
[druhg-lis] / ˈdrʌg lɪs /

adjective

  1. being without the use of drugs, as certain methods of medical treatment.


Etymology

Origin of drugless

First recorded in 1875–80; drug 1 + -less

Example Sentences

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"Chiropractic care is a drugless, non-surgical approach to treating animals," Giggleman said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2013

Hinting darkly that some Scandinavian and Communist countries already employ such techniques, Western coaches and trainers have been searching for years for a safe, drugless way of improving athletes' performances.

From Time Magazine Archive

Especially is this true in that particular field of quackery commonly designated as drugless.

From Time Magazine Archive

There are still very few physicians in general practice today who would not lose their bread and butter if they attempted to practice drugless healing on their patients.

From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry

On the rank and file, the idea of drugless healing has about the same effect as a red rag on a mad bull.

From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry

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