Substance abuse

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Substance abuse
TermSubstance abuse
Short definitionsubstance abuse - (pronounced) (SUB stunts uh-BYOOS) The use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter medicines or alcohol for purposes other than those for which they are intended or in excessive amounts. Substance abuse can lead to social, physical, emotional, and work-related problems 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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substance abuse - (pronounced) (SUB stunts uh-BYOOS) The use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter medicines or alcohol for purposes other than those for which they are intended or in excessive amounts. Substance abuse can lead to social, physical, emotional, and work-related problems

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