drug abuse
noun
addiction to drugs.
substance abuse involving drugs.
Origin of drug abuse
First recorded in 1965–70
OTHER WORDS FROM drug abuse
drug abuser, nounWords nearby drug abuse
drucilla,
drudge,
drudgery,
drudgework,
drug,
drug abuse,
drug addict,
drug baron,
drug enforcement administration,
drug eruption,
drug holiday
Medical definitions for drug abuse
drug abuse
n.
Habitual use of drugs to alter one's mood, emotion, or state of consciousness.