
Meaning of SUBSTANCE ABUSE
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] excessive use of drugs |
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| | Synonyms: | | drug abuse, habit |
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| | See Also: | | abuse, alcohol abuse, alcoholic abuse, alcoholism abuse, misuse | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | This is the state of being physically or psychologically dependent on some substance. Common abused substances include: - ethyl alcohol (grain alcohol)
- opioids (opium, heroin, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, meperidine [Demerol])
- hallucinogens (LSD, psilocybin, DMT, morning glory seeds)
- mescaline, MDA, PMA, STP
- amphetamines
- cocaine
- inhalants (solvents and aerosols)
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