Question

Which is the correct definition of drug abuse?

Answer 1

 Definition of Drug Abuse: Compulsive, excessive, and self-damaging use of habit forming drugs or substances, leading to addiction or dependence, serious physiological injury (such as damage to kidneys, liver, heart) and/or psychological harm (such as dysfunctional behavior patterns, hallucinations, memory loss), or death. Also called substance abuse.

Answer 2

Drug abused : the habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs.