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51Drug policy reform — Relative harm assessment of various drugs from the scientific journal The Lancet[1] Drug policy reform, also known as drug law reform, is a term used to describe proposed changes to the w …
52Drug Abuse Warning Network — ‹ The template below (Cleanup spam) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus.› The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) is a public health surveillance system in the United States that monitors drug… …
53Abuse, child — 1. Child abuse is a very complex and dangerous set of problems that include child neglect and the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children. Child neglect is the most frequently reported form of child abuse and the most lethal. This form… …
54Drug user — A woman smoking crack from a glass pipe. User refers to a person who uses drugs either legally or illegally. The term user is typically used more to refer to illegal drug use by a person who is often part of a subculture of recreational drug use …
55Drug-resistant Diseases — ▪ 1994 Infectious agents continually undergo genetic change. Today, however, this process is being fostered by human behaviour and, ironically, modern medicine. One culprit is the overuse of antibiotics. Some authorities estimate that half… …
56Drug policy of Canada — Canada s drug regulations are covered by the Food and Drug Act and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Governor in Council. Drug policy of Canada has traditionally favored punishment of the smallest of offenders, but this convention was… …
57substance-induced disorders — [DSM IV] a subgroup of the substance related disorders comprising a variety of behavioral or psychological anomalies resulting from ingestion of or exposure to a drug of abuse, medication, or toxin. Included are substance intoxication, substance… …
58drug abuse — noun excessive use of drugs • Syn: ↑substance abuse, ↑habit • Derivationally related forms: ↑habituate (for: ↑habit) • Hypernyms: ↑misuse, ↑ …
59substance-induced persisting amnestic disorder — [DSM IV] an amnestic disorder caused by the lasting effects of a drug of abuse, medication, or toxic substance, often remaining stable or even worsening long after exposure to the substance has ended. Individual cases are named for the specific… …
60Drug Addiction Treatment Act — The Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000), Title XXXV, Section 3502 of the Children’s Health Act of 2000, permits physicians who meet certain qualifications to treat opioid addiction with Schedule III, IV, and V narcotic medications… …
