Does the Bible talk about drugs? Let's find out.

You've probably found yourself wondering if or where does the bible talk about drugs, especially since the modern world is currently wrestling with everything from the opioid crisis to the legalization of recreational marijuana. If you flip through a standard Concordance, you aren't going to find words like "fentanyl," "cannabis," or "methamphetamine." The Bible was written thousands of years before modern chemistry began pumping out synthetic substances in labs. However, just because the specific vocabulary isn't there doesn't mean the message isn't clear. ...

May 4, 2026 · 7 min · Gracia Aldo