substance abuse

sub·stance a·buse

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhb-stuh ns verb uh-byooz]
- /ˈsʌb stəns verb əˈbyuz/
- /ˈsʌbstəns əˈbjuːs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-stuh ns verb uh-byooz]
- /ˈsʌb stəns verb əˈbyuz/

Definitions of substance abuse words

noun substance abuse long-term, pathological use of alcohol or drugs, characterized by daily intoxication, inability to reduce consumption, and impairment in social or occupational functioning; broadly, alcohol or drug addiction. 1
noun substance abuse drug or alcohol overuse 1
uncountable noun substance abuse Substance abuse is the use of illegal drugs. 0
noun substance abuse the practice of taking an excessive amount of drugs in a manner that is detrimental to health 0
noun substance abuse excessive use of alcohol, opiates, stimulants, hallucinogens, etc., esp. without prescription 0

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Parts of speech for Substance abuse

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substance abuse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

substance abuse usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for substance abuse

noun substance abuse

alcohol dependence — alcoholism.
alcoholism — People who suffer from alcoholism cannot stop drinking large quantities of alcohol.
dipsomania — an irresistible, typically periodic craving for alcoholic drink.

All 3 Synonyms of substance abuse

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