Question

Drug abuse is defined as __________. A. the consumption of legal drugs for medical purposes B. the consumption of illegal drugs for medical purposes C. the nonmedical or improper use of a drug, which can interfere with a healthy life D. using drugs on an occasional basis until mood is altered

Answer 1

Answer:

C. the nonmedical or improper use of a drug, which can interfere with a healthy life.

Explanation:

Drug abuse takes into consideration the amount and frequency of use of a drug, regardless if it is legal or illegal and how it interferes with a healthy life.  Drug abuse can occur with nonmedical or prescribed drug too, what defines drug abuse or misuse is the improper use of it and its consequences, it harms a person, her life and people around her.