What does the cryptic crossword clue "Double dose of drugs for diva? (7)" mean?

The definition is "diva?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HEROIN (synonym="a drug") + E (synonym="abbreviation for ecstasy = another drug") = HEROINE; definition: "diva?" The answer is HEROINE.

Double dose of drugs for diva? (7)

Independent Cryptic #11651 | 20 Across | 2024-02-13 flower

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