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substance abuse
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substance abuse
n.
Excessive use of a potentially addictive substance, especially one that may modify body functions, such as alcohol and drugs. Also called chemical abuse.
substance abuser n.
substance abuse,
n misuse of mood-altering drugs; negatively influences the user's life.
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There is also a large, primarily clinical, literature which links childhood physical abuse, substance abuse, and other self-injurious behaviors (Malinowsky-Rummell & Hansen, 1993).
The Relation Between Early Abuse and Adult Sexuality by Trapnell, Paul D. / The Journal of Sex Research
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The evolution of therapeutic recreation by Skalko, Thomas K. / Parks & Recreation
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