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Definition substance abuse in American English

substance abuse noun

[uncountable] noun
1

the practice of drinking too much alcohol or of taking illegal drugs

Example

We're detecting more depression and substance abuse in younger populations.

Synonyms and related words
AA abuse Al-Anon abuse addiction a monkey on your back
Definition substance abuse in American English