drug abuse

Noun

Meaning

excessive use of drugs

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

substance abuse habit addiction alcoholism drug addiction alcohol abuse dipsomania abuse of drugs substance use drug user narcotics abuse criminal drugs solvent abuse chemical abuse drug abuser

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Antonyms

independence indifference sobriety detox

Hypernyms

abuse misuse

Hyponyms

alcohol abuse alcoholic abuse alcoholism abuse

Examples

Interestingly, the gender difference among vapers is even more stark than among regular smokers, with twice as many boys using e-cigarettes as girls, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Source: Internet

Drug abuse Limbaugh has been an outspoken critic of what he sees as leniency towards criminal drug use in America. Source: Internet

Egwim’s Motion On Drug Abuse Unsettles Users •As IMHA Summons NDLEA,. Source: Internet

The Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse has recommended cutting out adverts for recreational drugs like alcohol to discourage its use. Source: Internet

Drug abuse wreaks havoc on the body and mind and can eventually kill. Source: Internet

This study was funded by support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

druery druft drug drug abuser drug abusers drug activity