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Definition of Substance abuse
1. Noun. Excessive use of drugs.
Generic synonyms: Abuse, Misuse
Specialized synonyms: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholic Abuse, Alcoholism Abuse
Derivative terms: Habituate
Definition of Substance abuse
1. Noun. An overindulgence in and dependence of a drug or other chemical. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Substance Abuse
Literary usage of Substance abuse
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Treatment of Drug Dependent Individuals with Comorbid Mental Disorders edited by Lisa S. Onken, Jack D. Blaine, Sander Genser, Arthur M. Horton (1998)
"Anxiety Disorders, Comorbid substance abuse, and Benzodiazepine Discontinuation;
Implications for Treatment David H. Barlow INTRODUCTION Comorbidity among ..."
2. The Relationship Between Family Structure & Adolescent Substance Use by Robert A. Johnson, John P. Hoffman, Dean R. Gerstein (1996)
"Estimates based on the NHSDA of the prevalence, consequences, and patterns of
substance use and abuse are published by the substance abuse and Mental Health ..."
3. Drug Identification and Testing in the Juvenile Justice System by Anne H. Crowe (1998)
"Since 1990, the Drug Use Forecasting (DUF) study has measured substance abuse
among male detainees/arrestees. Through this study, male juveniles are tested ..."
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