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disease > psychopathology > addiction > substance abuse

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substance abuse  

Definition

  • Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is a patterned use of a drug in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods which are harmful to themselves or others, and is a form of substance-related disorder. (Wikipedia)

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  • drug abuse

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-R712GQWB-9

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