This is the 3538th most frequent Japanese word.
薬物
"薬物" (yakubutsu) means "drugs" or "medication."
In this sentence, 薬物 refers to medical substances or drugs utilized in therapeutic contexts.
薬物は治療に用いられることがあります。
Drugs are sometimes used in treatments.
Here, 薬物 indicates illicit substances that are prohibited under the law.
違法な薬物を使用すると裁判所で罰せられる可能性があります。
Using illegal drugs may result in punishment by the court.
The term 薬物 in this context refers broadly to substances that can lead to dependency, emphasizing social implications.