drug abuse
Americannoun
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addiction to drugs.
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substance abuse involving drugs.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of drug abuse
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The analysis, involving about two million people, linked the drugs to better heart health, fewer infections, a lower risk of drug abuse and fewer cases of dementia.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025
The film lays out a clearly delineated path for the twins’ descent; the series eschews the external force of drug abuse in favor of plumbing the depths of their symbiosis.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023
Another new effort could help further close the gap: This month, several NIH institutes launched an R01 program for new investigators from diverse backgrounds, limited to research in neuroscience, drug abuse, and mental health.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 22, 2022
They highlighted efforts to reduce income and housing inequities, tackle domestic violence or drug abuse that can lead to violence, and programs that help young people solve problems without violence.
From Washington Times • May 10, 2022
We should help faith-based organizations do more to fight poverty and drug abuse and help young people get back on the right track with initiatives like Second Chance Homes to help unwed teen mothers.
From State of the Union Address by Clinton, William Jefferson
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