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Drug abuse

Scope note

Excessive use or misuse of drugs, causing physical, emotional, mental, or sensory injury or impairment. For addiction to narcotics or other drugs, use "drug addiction." ERIC9

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000189237

Broader Terms used

substance abuse

Term used for

abuse, drug

Created

12yrs ago

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