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... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > drug classification > illicit and illegal drugs
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health policy > organization of health care > pharmaceutical legislation > drug classification > illicit and illegal drugs

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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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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-RR259QMR-M

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