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drug dependence

NOUN
substance abuse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alcohol abuse drug abuse drug use
WEAK
addiction alcoholic addiction alcoholism chemical abuse dipsomania drug habit habit narcotics abuse solvent abuse

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Following the Public Health England report, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for prescribed drug dependence called for a national 24-hour helpline providing withdrawal support, tapering, and drug information for patients, their families and doctors.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2020

Public Health England will look at the new data as part of its review into prescribed drug dependence.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2018

Community action shall be directed towards the prevention of diseases, in particular the major health scourges, including drug dependence, by promoting research into their causes and their transmission, as well as health information and education.

From The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992 by European Union