Concept information
Preferred term
illicit and illegal drugs
Definition
- Substance abuse is among the major public health concerns of the 20th century. However defined, excessive use of illegal drugs and prescribed medications is an all-too-common societal problem, not only in the United States, but across the globe. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Illicit and Illegal Drugs]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/illicit_and_illegal_drugs
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