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substance use and abuse in relationships  

Definition

  • Substance use ranging from nicotine to alcohol to other drugs usually occurs in the context of interpersonal relationships. Even among those who abuse these substances, this activity is rarely solitary, but usually involves other people, including friends, intimate partners, and other family members. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Substance Use and Abuse in Relationships]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-LVZSZDG0-X

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