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Substance abuse

Substance misuse, also known as drug misuse or, in older vernacular, substance abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods that are harmful to the individual or others. It is a form of substance-related disorder. Differing definitions of drug misuse are used in public health, medical, and criminal justice contexts. In some cases, criminal or…

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Complications
Drug overdose
Deaths
1,106,000 US residents (1968–2020)
Frequency
27 million
Other names
Drug misuse, drug abuse, substance use disorder, substance misuse disorder
Specialty
Psychiatry

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Substance abuse

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Substance abuse

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related to Sex and gender · 19
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related to DSM · 13
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related to Cost · 11
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related to Psychological · 10
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related to Veterans · 9
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related to Medication · 8
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related to Musicians · 7
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related to Impulsivity · 5
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Substance abuseComplicationsDrug overdose1.00infobox
Substance abuseDeaths1,106,000 US residents (1968–2020)1.00infobox
Substance abuseFrequency27 million1.00infobox
Substance abuseOther namesDrug misuse, drug abuse, substance use disorder, substance misuse disorder1.00infobox
Substance abuseSpecialtyPsychiatry1.00infobox
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