Meaning Of The Word Substance abuse

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substance abuse
excessive use of alcohol, opiates, stimulants, hallucinogens, etc., esp. without prescription
noun: long-term, pathological use of alcohol or drugs, characterized by daily intoxication, inability to reduce consumption, and impairment in social or occupational functioning; broadly, alcohol or drug addiction
noun: the practice of taking an excessive amount of drugs in a manner that is detrimental to health
uncountable noun: Substance abuse is the use of illegal drugs.

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