Synonyms for drug abuse
drug abuse

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. substance abuse, drug abuse, habitnoun

   excessive use of drugs

   Synonyms:
   use, substance abuse, wont, habit, riding habit

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1. • Misuse

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. drug abuse

   Synonyms:
   Drug misuse, substance abuse, substance misuse Comment on terminology: The non-judgemental, non-specific term substance misuse is preferred in medical circles (in the NHS)

2. drug abuse

   Synonyms:
   Substance abuse, see there
   

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1. Robert Leahy:

   Even when there's not a pandemic we, as a species, tend to make decisions that negatively affect our public health based on our immediate need, whether it's smoking, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, overeating, overspending... we are wired to look for immediate gratification. Remember, we were once scavengers. That's why this is very hard.

2. Shekhar Saxena:

   The prevalence of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders and drug abuse vary significantly more between different societies and there are some cultural factors for that.

3. Snchez Crdenas:

   The toxicological test will determine if theres alcohol, and narcotics and the amount, theres been talk about drug abuse.

4. Patrick Fehling:

   Prescription drug abuse is a massive problem in the United States.

5. President Trump:

   We must be relentless in our efforts to tackle the scourge of addiction that has affected so many families and communities across the United States. The Strategy builds upon our current whole-of-government approach that educates Americans about the dangers of drug abuse, ensures those struggling with addiction get the help they need, and stops the flow of illegal drugs across our borders.