substance abuse

substance abuse

n.

The overindulgence in and dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or a narcotic drug. Also called chemical abuse.

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substance abuser n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

substance 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 → uso indebido de sustancias tóxicas

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substance abuse n → abus m de substances toxiques

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substance abuse n → Missbrauch von Alkohol, Drogen, Arzneimitteln etc

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substance abuse n → abuso di sostanze tossiche