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1)define drugs. 2)what is drug abuse?

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Drug : substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind

Drug Abuse : taking substances that are against the law or are not supposed to be taken into the human body EX- using a drug for purposes other than medical treatment; faking health problems to obtain or renew a prescription; using any illegal drug
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drugs: a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.

There are many causes of drug abuse. The most common include a history of trauma, mental illness, and chronic stress. Experiencing a trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse, accidents, war, or natural disaster, can lead to long-term problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.

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