What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old detective consumed son's drugs (7)" mean?

The definition is "drugs". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="Old") + PI (abbreviation="detective") + ATE (synonym="consumed") + S (abbreviation="son's") = OPIATES; definition: "drugs" The answer is OPIATES.

Old detective consumed son's drugs (7)

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