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substance abuse
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substance abuse
n.
The overindulgence in and dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or a narcotic drug. Also called chemical abuse.
substance abuser n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.substance abuse - excessive use of drugssubstance abuse - excessive use of drugs              
drug abuse, habit
misuse, abuse - improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds"
alcohol abuse, alcoholic abuse, alcoholism abuse - excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks
Translations
substance abuse
n → Drogen- und Alkoholmissbrauch m
substance abuse n → abuso di sostanze tossiche
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