"drug abuse" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} drug abuse (uncountable)
  1. Misuse of, or overindulgence in, drugs; substance abuse. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: substance abuse Derived forms: drug abuser
    Sense id: en-drug_abuse-en-noun-c~vYCSVk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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