סַם
sam
Everyday HebrewFormsסַמִּים
Meaning1. A substance that changes how your body or mind works, often one that is illegal.
2. A substance you take when you are sick to feel better, given by a doctor.
HistoryThis word appears in the Bible, in the book of Exodus. It originally meant a sweet-smelling spice used for perfume or special smoke in the holy Temple. Over time, because many old medicines were made from plants and spices, the word "sam" also started to mean "medicine" and later, any kind of "drug".
Example
הוא הואשם בשימוש בסמים.
He was accused of using drugs.