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

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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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.

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