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social science subjects > health and social care > health services > substance abuse treatment services

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substance abuse treatment services  

Definition

  • The Omaha System, a standardized health care taxonomy, defines substance use as the inappropriate consumption of medicine, drugs, and other materials. Medicines are substances intended to treat symptoms or cure disease and are sold by prescription or over the counter. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Adolescent Health Services: Substance Use]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-MFKR3HNT-3

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