substance abuse disorder

n.

Any of a category of disorders in which pathological behavioral changes are associated with the regular use of substances that affect the central nervous system.

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Words nearby substance abuse disorder

subspontaneous, subst., substage, substance, substance abuse, substance abuse disorder, substance P, substandard, substantia, substantia alba, substantia gelatinosa
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