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Vocabulary Lab

High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

45 minC1c1vocabularydrug-policy-harm-reduction-addictionadicciónpolíticareducción de dañossocioeconómico

Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to drug policy, harm reduction & addiction.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Drug Policy, Harm Reduction & Addiction

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

exacerbate //

/ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt/v
Definition:To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Traducción:exacerbar / agravar
Example:The sudden shortage of supervised injection sites could exacerbate the current overdose crisis.
Collocation:exacerbate the problem
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    • prevalence //

    /ˈprev.əl.əns/n
    Definition:The fact that something is very common in a particular place or among a particular group of people.
    Traducción:prevalencia
    Example:Researchers are investigating the rising prevalence of synthetic opioids among young adults.
    Collocation:high prevalence
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:New legislative frameworks aim to mitigate the social impact of long-term substance abuse.
    Collocation:mitigate the risks
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    • detrimental //

    /ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl/adj
    Definition:Causing harm or damage.
    Traducción:perjudicial
    Example:The detrimental effects of unregulated substances on neurological health are well-documented.
    Collocation:detrimental impact
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    • disparity //

    /dɪˈspær.ə.ti/n
    Definition:A great difference, usually one of unfairness.
    Traducción:disparidad
    Example:There is a significant disparity in how drug laws are enforced across different socioeconomic groups.
    Collocation:economic disparity
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    • implementation //

    /ˌɪm.plɪ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
    Traducción:implementación
    Example:The implementation of harm reduction policies requires significant funding and community support.
    Collocation:effective implementation
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    • comprehensive //

    /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/adj
    Definition:Including or dealing with all or everything; complete.
    Traducción:integral / exhaustivo
    Example:The government proposed a comprehensive strategy to tackle addiction through rehabilitation.
    Collocation:comprehensive approach
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    • stigma //

    /ˈstɪɡ.mə/n
    Definition:A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
    Traducción:estigma
    Example:Social stigma often prevents individuals from seeking life-saving medical assistance.
    Collocation:social stigma
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    • rehabilitation //

    /ˌriː.həˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy.
    Traducción:rehabilitación
    Example:The patient underwent intensive rehabilitation to regain full mobility.
    Collocation:rehabilitation centre
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    • socioeconomic //

    /ˌsəʊ.si.əʊˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk/adj
    Definition:Relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors.
    Traducción:socioeconómico
    Example:Drug policy must account for the complex socioeconomic factors driving addiction.
    Collocation:socioeconomic status
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    • policy-making //

    /ˈpɒl.ə.si ˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/n
    Definition:The process of creating laws and regulations.
    Traducción:elaboración de políticas
    Example:Evidence-based policy-making is crucial for effective harm reduction.
    Collocation:evidence-based policy-making
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    • intervention //

    /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/n
    Definition:Action taken to improve a situation or to prevent something from happening.
    Traducción:intervención
    Example:Early medical intervention can significantly improve recovery rates for addicts.
    Collocation:early intervention
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    • eradicate //

    /ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt/v
    Definition:To destroy completely; put an end to.
    Traducción:erradicar
    Example:While total eradication of drug use is unrealistic, we can aim to eliminate related deaths.
    Collocation:eradicate poverty
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    • marginalised //

    /ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nə.laɪzd/adj
    Definition:Treated as insignificant or peripheral.
    Traducción:marginado / vulnerable
    Example:Support systems must be accessible to even the most marginalised members of society.
    Collocation:marginalised groups
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The feasibility of decriminalisation is being debated in the latest parliamentary session.
    Collocation:economic feasibility
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    • framework //

    /ˈfreɪm.wɜːk/n
    Definition:A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
    Traducción:marco / estructura
    Example:We need a legal framework that protects both patients and healthcare workers.
    Collocation:regulatory framework
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    • advocate //

    /ˈæd.və.keɪt/v
    Definition:To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.
    Traducción:defender / abogar por
    Example:Many health professionals advocate for more decriminalisation to reduce overdose rates.
    Collocation:advocate for change
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    • comorbidity //

    /ˌkɒm.ɔːˈbɪ.də.ti/n
    Definition:The simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient.
    Traducción:comorbilidad
    Example:Treating addiction requires addressing the comorbidity of mental health issues.
    Collocation:clinical comorbidity
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    • disseminate //

    /dɪˈsem.ɪ.neɪt/v
    Definition:To spread (something, especially information) widely.
    Traducción:difundir
    Example:The goal is to disseminate information about harm reduction to prevent accidental poisoning.
    Collocation:disseminate information
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    • paradigm shift //

    /ˈpær.ə.daɪm ʃɪft/n phrase
    Definition:A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
    Traducción:cambio de paradigma
    Example:The move from criminalisation to treatment represents a major paradigm shift in drug policy.
    Collocation:radical paradigm shift
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    • oversight //

    /ˈəʊ.və.saɪt/n
    Definition:The action of overseeing something; supervision.
    Traducción:supervisión / fiscalización
    Example:Strict regulatory oversight is necessary to prevent the diversion of pharmaceutical drugs.
    Collocation:regulatory oversight
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    • outreach //

    /ˈaʊt.riːtʃ/n
    Definition:An effort to establish contact with the public, especially to provide services.
    Traducción:trabajo de campo / alcance
    Example:Community outreach programmes are essential for reaching isolated users.
    Collocation:outreach programme
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    • comprehensive //

    /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/adj
    Definition:Complete; including all or many aspects of something.
    Traducción:integral / completo
    Example:The city launched a comprehensive drug-use prevention campaign.
    Collocation:comprehensive coverage
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    • nuanced //

    /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/adj
    Definition:Characterised by subtle shades of meaning or expression.
    Traducción:matizado / complejo
    Example:A nuanced understanding of addiction is required to create effective social policies.
    Collocation:nuanced approach
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    • to spiral //

    /tuː ˈspaɪ.rəl/v
    Definition:To move in a continuous, often downward, direction.
    Traducción:descontrolarse / entrar en una espiral
    Example:Without support, many individuals find themselves spiralling into addiction.
    Collocation:spiral out of control
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    • to hit rock bottom //

    /tuː hɪt rɒk ˈbɒt.əm/idiom
    Definition:To reach the lowest possible level of a situation.
    Traducción:tocar fondo
    Example:Some believe that hitting rock bottom is a necessary catalyst for recovery.
    Collocation:hit rock bottom
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    • to be hooked //

    /tuː biː hʊkt/idiom
    Definition:To be addicted to something (informal).
    Traducción:estar enganchado
    Example:He realized he was hooked long before he sought professional help.
    Collocation:hooked on drugs
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    • to go cold turkey //

    /tuː ɡəʊ kəʊld ˈtɜː.ki/idiom
    Definition:To stop using an addictive substance abruptly and completely.
    Traducción:dejarlo de golpe / dejarlo en seco
    Example:Trying to go cold turkey without medical supervision can be extremely dangerous.
    Collocation:quit cold turkey
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    • to kick the habit //

    /tuː kɪk ðə ˈhæb.ɪt/idiom
    Definition:To stop doing something that is a habit, especially an addiction.
    Traducción:dejar el vicio / dejar el hábito
    Example:It took years of therapy, but she finally managed to kick the habit.
    Collocation:kick the habit
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    • to be on the edge //

    /tuː biː ɒn ðə edʒ/idiom
    Definition:To be in a very tense or precarious situation.
    Traducción:estar al límite / al borde
    Example:With the rising cost of living, many vulnerable users are living on the edge.
    Collocation:on the edge of collapse
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