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  • 11substance abuse — noun An overindulgence in and dependence of a drug or other chemical. Syn: drug abuse …

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  • 12substance abuse — sub′stance abuse n. biochem. long term use of an addictive or behavior altering drug when not needed for medical treatment …

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  • 13substance abuse — long term, pathological use of alcohol or drugs, characterized by daily intoxication, inability to reduce consumption, and impairment in social or occupational functioning; broadly, alcohol or drug addiction. * * * …

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  • 14Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse — The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University (CASA) was established in 1992 by Joseph A. Califano, Jr. The stated official goals of the organization are: Inform Americans of the economic and social costs of… …

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  • 15California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran — Infobox Prison prison name = California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran (SATF) http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Visitors/images/aerialShots/SATF 8x10.jpgAerial View] location = Corcoran, California, United States coordinates …

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  • 16Center for Substance Abuse Prevention — The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is an agency of the United States government under the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Established in 1992 …

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  • 17Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services — Great Seal of Oklahoma Agency overview Formed 1953 Headquarters …

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  • 18Center for Substance Abuse Treatment — The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is an agency of the United States government. It is a part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).… …

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  • 19George W. Bush substance abuse controversy — Allegations of substance abuse have arisen during the political career of 43rd and current United States President George W. Bush, leading to controversy. Bush admits to abusing alcohol until age forty.AlcoholBush has described his days before… …

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  • 20abuse — I UK [əˈbjuːs] / US [əˈbjus] noun Word forms abuse : singular abuse plural abuses ** 1) a) [countable/uncountable] cruel, violent, or unfair treatment, especially of someone who does not have the power to prevent it The regime had been… …

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