What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drug cut by an individual at end of counter (9)" mean?

The definition is "Drug". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAR (synonym="BAR") + BIT (synonym="BIT") + ONE (synonym="ONE") = BARBITONE; definition: "Drug" The answer is BARBITONE.

Drug cut by an individual at end of counter (9)

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