Drug abuse

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Contents 1 Broader Terms 2 Narrower Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Broader Terms

substance abuse related disorder

Narrower Terms

inhalation drug abuse, intravenous drug abuse, marijuana abuse

Related Terms

craving, overdose

Scope Note

excessive use of drugs or chemicals with associated psychological symptoms and impairment in social or occupational functioning.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• MORE Hero of the Month The Hawaii Police Officer of the Year is DARE officer Josephine Kaanehe, whose "commitment to educating Hawaii's youth on the perils of drug abuse is unparalleled".
• In 1987 the DSM-IIIR category "psychoactive substance abuse", which includes former concepts of drug abuse is defined as "a maladaptive pattern of use indicated by.
• Alcohol and other drug abuse is a growing problem not only in our nation but here in Colorado.
• Drug abuse is also becoming increasingly diverse in terms of the substance used, the characteristics of the user, and the situations in which drug abuse occurs.
• NIDA Home > InfoFacts > Drug Abuse and AIDS NIDA InfoFacts: Drug Abuse and AIDS PDF Version [224K] Printer-friendly Version En Espaol Behavior associated with drug abuse is now the single largest factor in the spread of HIV infection in the United States.

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