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 Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, has released an advisory calling for social isolation to be treated as seriously as obesity or drug abuse.
From BBC ● May 2, 2023
The “Los Angeles Life Rebuilding Center” that Taormina wants to build would house up to 10,000 homeless people and provide medical and mental health services, job training, immigration help and drug abuse diversion programs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2022
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
Carefully selected police officers team with drug abuse counselors to lead discussion sessions throughout the fifth and sixth grades.
From What Works: Schools Without Drugs by United States Department of Education
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