Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

drug-czar

Noun

/drʌg zɑr/

Definition

A drug-czar is a government official, often appointed at a high level, responsible for coordinating national drug policy and combatting drug trafficking and use.

Examples

The government appointed a new drug-czar to tackle the growing opioid crisis.
As drug-czar, she implemented policies that emphasized rehabilitation over incarceration.
The drug-czar’s office collaborates with local law enforcement to reduce drug-related crime.

Meaning

The term ‘drug-czar’ typically refers to someone who curates and directs efforts to control illegal drug use and trafficking within a country, particularly in the United States.