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Drug Abuse Definition
Common names:
  • Abuse Drugs
  • Addiction Drug
  • Amphetamine Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Addiction
  • GHB Abuse
  • Marijuana Abuse
  • Narcotic Abuse
  • PCP Abuse
  • Sedative Abuse
  • Stimulant Abuse
  • Substance Abuse
A person who abuses a drug uses illegal drugs, or uses legal drugs in a manner that conflicts with the directions given by a physician.

Abused drugs include prescription pain relievers, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, sedative, stimulants, and drugs that cause hallucinations. Physical dependence on a drug is called drug dependency. Psychological dependency results in drug addiction.

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Last Updated: Sep 15, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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