What does the cryptic crossword clue "Polar explorer injected with constant drugs (7)" mean?

The definition is "drugs". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym="PI") + PI (synonym="PI") + ATES (synonym="PI") = OPIATES; definition: "drugs" The answer is OPIATES.

Polar explorer injected with constant drugs (7)

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