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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > antisocial behavior > violence > motives for violence > substance abuse and homicide
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > antisocial behavior > violence > motives for violence > substance abuse and homicide
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > mental health, mental disorders, and special groups > antisocial behavior > violence > motives for violence > substance abuse and homicide
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > antisocial behavior > violence > motives for violence > substance abuse and homicide
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > violence > motives for violence > substance abuse and homicide

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substance abuse and homicide  

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  • According to the American Psychiatric Association (1994), substance abuse is described as follows: A maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to impairment or distress, with one or more of the following within the last year: 1) recurrent substance use leading to a failure to fulfill role obligations at work, school, or home; 2) recurrent use in physically hazardous situations (drinking and driving, for example); 3) recurrent use-related legal problems, such as arrest for disorderly conduct; and/or 4) continued use despite social or interpersonal problems recurrently being accused or made worse by the substance. (pp. [Source: Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime; Substance Abuse and Homicide]

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