drug abuse

noun

1. addiction to drugs.

2. substance abuse involving drugs.

Other Word Forms

• drug abuser noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of drug abuse¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Rated: R, for language and some drug abuse Running time: 2 hours, 3 minutes Playing: In wide release Friday, Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

A San Francisco street ambassador whose purpose was to aid those battling homelessness and drug abuse was shot and killed allegedly by someone he was trying to steer in another direction.

From Los Angeles Times

Many acknowledged that Portland has problems: Homelessness and open drug abuse are endemic, and encampments crowd some sidewalks.

From Los Angeles Times

In his podcast, Von explores various topics, including his struggles with drug abuse and mental health, with different guests — who include politicians as well as comedians.

From Los Angeles Times

Snowblind documents their descent into drug abuse with a depth-charge guitar riff; while St Vitus' Dance is a surprisingly tender piece of advice to a heartbroken friend, and Laguna Sunrise is a bucolic instrumental.

From BBC

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