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weqwewe [10]
3 years ago
5

Definition of drug abuse and drug addiction

Health
1 answer:
lawyer [7]3 years ago
5 0
Definition of drug abuse and drug addiction :
 

Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use.
 It is considered a brain disease.

Drug abuse is a serious public health problem.
Each year drug abuse causes millions of serious illnesses or injuries.
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