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substance abuse

NOUN
dependence on illegal substance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alcohol abuse drug abuse drug use
WEAK
addiction alcoholic addiction alcoholism chemical abuse dipsomania drug dependence drug habit habit narcotics abuse solvent abuse

Example Sentences

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Not only did this nonleadership fail to halt existing fraud, criminals expanded over the next seven years into fleecing programs for disabilities, adult daycare, autism, substance abuse and housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

“A mature adult with no mental health issues or substance abuse issues or other complicating issues is not going to be seen as an endangered missing,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

The Travel Agency has a partnership with the Doe Fund—which provides housing, work, and educational opportunities to those with a history of homelessness, incarceration, and substance abuse.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2024

The revenue can help provide housing, mental health services and substance abuse assessments for trafficking survivors, Moomaw said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024

The Providence center, located next to the campus of Rhode Island Hospital, will be run by the nonprofit Project Weber/RENEW and VICTA, a privately owned outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment program.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024