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substance abuse
noun as in dependence on illegal substance
Example Sentences
He and Brynn, who battled substance abuse, had a tumultuous, combative relationship that was growing only more strained.
But Newsom assured critics that the partnership targeted drug traffickers and suppliers, not people experiencing substance abuse.
Kennedy, who was addicted to heroin for 14 years in his youth, has also talked about wanting to help tackle America's substance abuse crisis.
It provides no funding for substance abuse care, and 22 of California’s counties provide no residential addiction treatment.
These services include substance abuse and mental health treatment, housing and financial assistance, parent education, vocational training, and job placement.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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