n. 1. (Chem.) The basic form of an organic amine which is capable of forming acid salts such as hydrochlorides. [ PJC ]

2. The basic form of a drug, often more powerful than a salt form because it is more readily absorbed into the blood stream. [ PJC ]

v. i. To ingest the basic form of a narcotic drug, usually by injection. [ PJC ]

n. 1. (Chem.) The basic form of an organic amine which is capable of forming acid salts such as hydrochlorides. [ PJC ]

2. The basic form of a drug, often more powerful than a salt form because it is more readily absorbed into the blood stream. [ PJC ]

v. i. To ingest the basic form of a narcotic drug, usually by injection. [ PJC ]