substance abuse

substance abuse

n.

Excessive, inappropriate, or illegal use of a substance, such as a drug, alcohol, or another chemical such as an inhalant, especially when resulting in addiction. Also called chemical abuse.

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substance abuser n.

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sub′stance abuse`

n.

long-term use of an addictive or behavior-altering drug when not needed for medical treatment.

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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

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Translations

substance abuse

n → Drogen- und Alkoholmissbrauch m

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substance abuse

n → abuso di sostanze tossiche

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