non-drugs vs non-drug

Both "non-drugs" and "non-drug" can be correct depending on the context. "Non-drugs" is used when referring to multiple substances that are not drugs, while "non-drug" is used when referring to a single substance that is not a drug.

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non-drugs

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple substances that are not drugs.

Use "non-drugs" when talking about a group of substances that are not drugs.

Examples:

The store only sells non-drugs products.
She prefers non-drugs treatments for her condition.
The company focuses on developing non-drugs therapies.
Non-drugs alternatives are becoming more popular.
The campaign promotes non-drugs solutions.

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A number of you were here last year, and know that not everyone respects that this is meant to be non-alcohol and non-drugs...
Other non drug specific programmes, like the Public Health Programme, may also be used for these purposes.
The results had their own examination and then a comparison with those coming from analogous research in non-drug treated Down (Cocchi, 1994).
According to current studies, however, the medications used hardly show any effect. US guidelines now recommend non-drug measures.
In my previous research (Cocchi, 1997) 1 investigated the time-course of easiness to Upper Respiratiory Tract lnfections (URTI) in 510 non-drug-treated Downs, as reported at first consultation.
How is he taking out experienced partiers and non-drug users at the same time?
Thermal medicine is today considered to be on a par with other branches of medicine, and is seen as one of the most effective forms of non-drug treatment, both in the rehabilitation phase and in the therapeutic context proper.
Is the Commission supporting research on non-drug approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and ADD?
Alternative (non-drug) treatments should have been used previously Short-term treatment (up to 6 weeks) of long-term, aggression in intellectually disabled children (at least 5 years of age) and adolescents with conduct disorder.
Stretta is the safest, most effective, and least expensive of all the non-drug treatments for GERD, and is an ideal option for patients whose symptoms are inadequately controlled by drug therapy or choose to avoid surgery.
I mean, like an intelligent, attractive, non-mental, non-alky, non-drug addict, sentient woman?
However, the EU Framework Programme for Research that is managed by the Directorate-General for Research does offer funding opportunities to undertake comparative effectiveness research, e.g. studies to compare the effectiveness of drug therapy with alternative (non-drug) interventions.
Self treatment Non-drug treatment Mood diary ECT (Electro-convulsive therapy) Light therapy Magnetic treatment
Scientists noted that their study shows a low efficacy of non-opioid drugs in alleviating opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Non - inflammatory drugs and steroids.
The problem lies principally with non-prescription drugs to which the consumer has direct access and which are the main subject of pharmaceuticals advertising.
The most frequent non-haematological drug-related adverse events were rash, pruritus, nausea, fatigue and headache.
It's a non-FDA approved drug called Cinderella.
The point I'm trying to make: Scientific experts, including OB/GYNs and pediatricians, reviewed the morning-after pill and agreed that it met the regulatory standard for a non-prescription drug.
Subject: Commercialisation of Orlistat 60 mg as a non-prescription drug

Alternatives:

non-medication
non-pharmaceuticals
non-substances

non-drug

This phrase is correct when referring to a single substance that is not a drug.

Use "non-drug" when talking about a single substance that is not a drug.