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substance abuse

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

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Another nonprofit, Asian Refugees United, sponsors “weekly Queer Youth Art Storytellers programming, which combines youth mentorship, leadership development, and creative skill-building” to reduce substance abuse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Today, among the team there was a substance abuse specialist, a mental health specialist, as well as a worker who previously was homeless to provide emotional support.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025

Additionally, PIR can redirect substantial taxpayer funds toward crime prevention measures such as substance abuse recovery, education, child care, and mental health support.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2024

The revenue can help provide housing, mental health services and substance abuse assessments for trafficking survivors, Moomaw said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024

The Providence center, located next to the campus of Rhode Island Hospital, will be run by the nonprofit Project Weber/RENEW and VICTA, a privately owned outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment program.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024