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- DictionaryDrug a·buse/drəɡ əˈbyo͞oz/
noun
- 1. the habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs.
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- Substance abuse
Patterned use of a drug in which the user consumes the psychoactive/chemical substance substances in amounts or with methods which are harmful to themselves or others
Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods that are harmful to the individual or others. It is a form of substance-related disorder. Differing definitions of drug abuse are used in public health, medical, and criminal justice contexts. In some cases, criminal or anti-social behavior occurs when the person is under the influence of a drug, and long-term... Wikipedia
