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I was on drugs. vs I was on some drugs.

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I was on drugs' implies a general statement about being under the influence of drugs without specifying which drugs. On the other hand, 'I was on some drugs' suggests a more specific reference to a particular type or amount of drugs. The choice between the two depends on the level of detail the speaker wants to provide.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 803 views

I was on drugs.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate being under the influence of drugs without specifying which drugs.

This phrase is used to convey a general statement about being under the influence of drugs. It does not specify the type or amount of drugs involved.

Examples:

I was on drugs when I made that decision.
He admitted he was on drugs during the party.

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May 22, 2013 ... Brad Pitt: I was on drugs, 'wasting my life' during marriage to Jennifer Aniston. The 49-year-old actor tells Esquire that his 7-year marriage to ...
Corey Feldman: The 4 Movies I Was On Drugs For. <p> Former child star Corey Feldman stops by HuffPost Live to talk about his drug use while filming movies.

Alternatives:

I was under the influence of drugs.
I was using drugs.
I was taking drugs.
I was high.
I was intoxicated.

I was on some drugs.

This phrase is correct and conveys a more specific reference to being under the influence of particular drugs or a certain amount of drugs.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to specify the type or amount of drugs involved. It provides more detail compared to 'I was on drugs.'

Examples:

I was on some drugs that the doctor prescribed.
She confessed she was on some drugs at the time.

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Last year, man I was on some drugs (You was on some drugs?) I was on some women. Nigga, I was fucked up [Verse 2] Twenty seven years young, hung like a ...
Dec 28, 2014 ... I was on some drugs they gave me because I was depressed apparently, it sucked, I would rather be angry all the time than feel nothing.
Mar 26, 2015 ... They thought I was on some drugs, but I hadn't slept the night before. I was up working all night and I told them that. They asked me if I was on ...
I Its an alright album if I was on some drugs. Marino Marioyes avatar image. Marino Marioyes. I love it . User reviews. rAcHeL H. avatar image · rAcHeL H. April ...

Alternatives:

I was on medication.
I was taking some drugs.
I was under the influence of certain drugs.
I was using specific drugs.
I was high on something.

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