Definition of a Gateway DrugAddiction, Controlled Substances, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 23, 2021If you or a loved one is experimenting with drugs or is struggling with addiction, you may have heard the term ‘gateway drugs.’ Finding the definition of gateway drugs can help you understand how they are connected to addiction. A gateway drug is a substance that, while not necessarily addictive or illegal, has a high…