drug of abuse

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a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction
drug abuse
Misuse of, or overindulgence in, drugs; substance abuse
drug abuse
excessive use of drugs, use of drugs in a self-destructive manner; use of any legal or illicit chemical substance that causes physical or mental or behavioral impairment in a person
drug abuse
The habitual taking of illegal drugs
drug abuse
The use of a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is normally prescribed or recommended
drug abuse
excessive use of drugs
drug abuse
The excessive use of drugs
drug abuse
Using illegal drugs; using legal drugs inappropriately The repeated, high-dose, self-administration of drugs to produce pleasure, to alleviate stress, or to alter or avoid reality (or all three)
drug abuse
Continued use of a drug despite serious consequences in the absence of signs of dependency (i e , no symptoms of tolerance, withdrawal, or compulsive craving) See also drug dependence
drug abuse
Compulsive use of drugs that is not of a temporary nature Applies to infants addicted at birth
drug abuse
The nonmedical use of a substance for any of the following reasons: psychic effect, dependence, or suicide attempt/gesture In DAWN, nonmedical use means
drug of abuse

    Silbentrennung

    drug of a·buse

    Türkische aussprache

    drʌg ıv ıbyus

    Aussprache

    /ˈdrəg əv əˈbyo͞os/ /ˈdrʌɡ əv əˈbjuːs/
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