The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word HALLUCINOGENIC
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The straight part
We know that "Like some illegal drugs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like some illegal drugs = hallucinogenic.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HALLUCINOGENIC mean?
HALLUCINOGENIC noun- A substance that is a hallucinogen.
- Producing hallucinations