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According to Webster's Dictionary, Substance
Abuse is defined as: Main Entry:
substance
abuse
Function: noun
Date: 1982
: excessive use of a drug (as alcohol,
narcotics, or cocaine) : use of a drug
without medical justification Basically, it is
the abuse or misuse of alcohol and illegal drugs
in addition to prescription drugs or any other
drug that affects the central nervous system
and/or the brain This use usually wreaks havoc
on the user and everyone involved with them. The
only way to help the abuser is to remove the drug
from the system and with behavior modification,
therapy, and a tremendous support system. |