The excessive, uncontrolled, and injurious use of alcohol or drugs, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs.
Addiction to alcohol or drugs. Sometimes this term is separated from “chemical dependence,” which is less severe.
Drug-exposed mothers and fetal abuse.
the condition caused by physical and/or emotional dependence on drugs, narcotics, alcohol or other addictive substances resulting in a chronic disorder which affects physical health and/or personal or social functioning. This does not include dependence on tobacco or ordinary caffeine-containing beverages.
Misuse of medications, alcohol or other illegal substances.
Repeated, harmful use of a substance, usually alcohol or other drugs. (342)
A long-standing maladaptive pattern of substance use resulting in significant social or occupational impairment and persisting distress. Substance abuse is characterized by academic or occupational failure that is related to abuse, associated legal problems, and continuing use of a substance in spite of significant problems that are related to ongoing use.
A diagnostic term used in clinical psychology and psychiatry that identifies an individual who continues to take a psychoactive drug despite the fact that the drug-taking behavior creates specific problems for that individual” ( Levinthal, 33).
Excessive consumption or misuse of any substance especially drugs or alcohol.
This refers to the abuse or misuse of non-medical or 'recreational' drugs and/or alcohol. As well as physical problems, some substance abuse can lead to psychological problems, such as depression, anxiety and, in some cases, psychosis.
long-term use of an addictive drug when not used for medical purposes
Abnormal or aberrant use of alcohol or drugs.
The overindulgence in and dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or a narcotic drug. (Also called chemical abuse.)
Refers to cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, or drug abuse.
is a destructive pattern of substance use (typically prescription of “street” drugs or alcohol) that impairs an individual’s ability to function. It is a major public health problem, costing our society in excess of $300 billion annually. The problem exists in all segments of the population. Substance abuse disorders may affect many domains of an individual’s functioning. Goals of treatment include reduction in the use and effects of substances or achievement of abstinence, reduction in the frequency and severity of relapse, and improvement in psychological and social functioning.
Use of alcohol, other drugs, or inhalants in a way that is illegal or deviates from medically accepted use.
The excessive use of a substance, especially alcohol or a drug. (There is no universally accepted definition of substance abuse.) See the entire definition of Substance abuse
(SUB-stunts uh-BYOOS) The use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs or alcohol for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts. Substance abuse may lead to social, physical, emotional, and job-related problems.
The taking of alcohol or other drugs at dosages that place a person's social, economic, psychological and physical welfare in potential hazard, or endanger public health, morals, safety or welfare, or a combination thereof. Also called chemical dependency.
See "alcohol/drug abuse."
The misuse of any chemical substance, usually to stimulate a feeling of wellbeing and often resulting in physical harm such as brain injury. This activity includes the use of legal and illegal drugs and other substances, such as alcohol, heroin and petrol and glue sniffing.
The continued use of alcohol or other drugs even while knowing that the continued use is creating problems socially, physically, or psychologically.
Drugs including any substance (e.g. alcohol) which modify the physiological and/or psychological functions of an individual.
Means alcoholism or narcotism.
Excessive use of drugs without medical justification.
regular use of a drug other than for its accepted medical purpose or in doses greater than those con-sidered appropriate.
a maladaptive pattern of substance use manifested by recurrent and significant adverse consequences related to repeated use; includes maladaptive use of legal substances such as alcohol; prescription drugs such as analgesics, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants; and illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, inhalants, hallucinogens and heroin.
Defined as a destructive pattern of substance (i.e., narcotics or alcohol) use leading to clinically significant social, occupational or medical impairment.
use of addictive substances, such as drugs and alcohol
The excessive use of alcohol or drugs. These substances can cause sleep disturbances.
The use of illicit substances or the misuse of controlled substances, alcohol, or other drugs.
Includes alcoholism and illegal drug abuse. Alcoholics and rehabilitated drug abusers are considered people with disabilities and thus afforded employment protection under the ADA. Alcoholics are protected provided their condition neither interferes with their ability to work nor poses a threat to property or safety of others. Only drug abusers who have successfully completed rehabilitation programs and people who are mistakenly identified as drug users are considered disabled under the ADA; current users of illegal drugs are not protected.
Substance abuse refers to the overindulgence in and dependence on a psychoactive leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual's physical health or mental health, or the welfare of others.(1998). Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary. Edition 5.
"Substance Abuse" is the 20th episode of the anime series Eureka Seven.