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drug abuse  

Definition

  • Drug abuse refers to repetitive, nonmedical use of any substance that is detrimental to the physical, psychological, or social health of the user and negatively impacts the welfare of others. One of the most complex and widespread epidemics in the world, drug abuse cuts across economic, social, ethnic, gender, and age strata and affects people in developed and underdeveloped countries alike. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Drug Abuse]

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