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View synonyms for drug abuse
drug abuse
noun
addiction to drugs.
substance abuse involving drugs.
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Other Word Forms
- drug abuser noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of drug abuse1
First recorded in 1965–70
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The signs of drug abuse had started to show in the late ’80s.
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The court heard the house was associated with drug abuse and that it was not Ms Penney's home address.
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He struggled with depression and alcohol and drug abuse, entering rehab twice, and nearly died in a 2005 car crash.
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This will allow Combs “to address drug abuse issues and to maximize family visitation and rehabilitative efforts,” lawyer Teny Geragos wrote.
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Rated: R, for language and some drug abuse Running time: 2 hours, 3 minutes Playing: In wide release Friday, Oct.
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