drugless

American  

[druhg-lis] / ˈdrʌg lɪs /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of drugless

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

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2013

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

This is a drugless sanatorium, Minnie, from now on.

From Where There's a Will by Rinehart, Mary Roberts

Of late so many varieties of drugless healers have sprung into existence that it is difficult to remember even their names.

From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by Alsaker, R. L.