DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Drug abuse is the indiscriminate use of drugs without doctor’s prescription or the taking of medically prescribed drugs inappropriately.
Drug abuse is the use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts. Drug abuse may lead to social, physical, emotional, and job-related problems.
Drug or substance abuse refers to the use of certain chemicals for the purpose of creating pleasurable effects on the brain.
How Drugs Can be Abused
Drugs can be abused in the following ways:
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