substance abuse - excessive use of drugs drug abuse, habit misuse, abuse - improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds" alcohol abuse, alcoholic abuse, alcoholism abuse - excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection...
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With substance use, the meanings of terms like misuse, abuse, dependence and addiction can sometimes seem blurred. Understanding these terms may help you better understand your relationship with drugs or alcohol. Also, the descriptions of these related terms may help you communicate to providers wher...
ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE USE, MISUSE, AND ABUSERUNCAN, RemusAgora Psycho-Pragmatica
Adolescent substance misuse and abuse have been the changing focus of the popular press in the United States and the general public since the late 1970s. In fact, it was in the late 1970s when the United States first became aware of the widespread use of alcohol and drugs among adolescents...
While people commonly refer to problematic substance use as "substance abuse," the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) no longer uses this term. It is considered stigmatizing, soit is now preferred to use languagesuch as "substance misuse" or "substance use disorde...
Definition Causes Illegal Substance Use Prescription Substance Misuse Other Commonly Abused Substances Risks Identifying Substance Misuse Treatments Prevention Substance abuse is typically defined as a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes. Substances can include alcoho...
Substance abuse among older adults, including abuse of alcohol and prescription and over-the-counter drugs, has been called an invisible epidemic. Signs an... M Widlitz,DB Marin - 《Geriatrics》 被引量: 56发表: 2002年 Substance Use, Misuse, and Abuse Among Older Adults: Implications for Cli...
Substance Misuse and Abuse in Older Adults: What Do We Need to Know to Help?Substance Misuse and Abuse in Older Adults: What Do We Need to Know to Help?With the aging of the baby boom cohort, clinicians in a variety of settings see more older adults who have problems related to substa...
While people commonly refer to problematic substance use as 'substance abuse,' the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM-5-TR) no longer uses this term. It is considered stigmatizing, soit is now preferred to use languagesuch as 'substance misuse,' 'substance use disord...