He had a bad trip after taking those drugs.
bad trip
idiomAn acute adverse psychological reaction to the effects produced under the influence of psychoactive substances, namely hallucinogens.
Origin
first recorded 20th c.From bad + trip, first use appears c. 1966 in the periodical Life.
The music festival turned scary when my friend started having a bad trip and needed help.
The experience was a terrifying bad trip that left him feeling anxious and disoriented for several days afterward.
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bad actor
An individual or entity with a prior criminal conviction, or who has been sanctioned by the court or regulator.
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bad apple
A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
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bad books
Disfavor.
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bad business
Synonym of bad news (“irritating, troublesome or harmful thing, situation or person”).
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bad company
The wrong crowd.
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bad egg
Someone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.
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bad hair day
A day when things seem to be unmanageable or go wrong.
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bad iron
bad luck.