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Define the term "drug abuse".

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Answered by noah38
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Drug abuse is a serious public health problem that affects almost every community and family in some way. A pattern of repeated drug or alcohol use that often interferes with health, work or social relationships.
Answered by Anonymous
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Explanation:

Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is a patterned use of a drug in which the user consumes the substance in quantities or with methods that are harmful to him or her and is a form of substance-related disorder.

This happens in ways that harm their health when a person uses a drug over and over again. The patient uses the medication to change his mood or feel better, not for any health reason. Marijuana, heroin, cocaine, amphetamines and  the party drugs are widely used illegal drugs and causes health consequences which are long-lasting and even permanent. The side effects can even continue after the person has stopped consuming the substance.

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