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|Term=substance abuse
|Term=substance abuse
|Short definition=medicine - {{Pronunciation}} (Drug) Any substance (other than food) used to prevent, diagnose, treat, or alleviate the symptoms of a disease or abnormal condition. Drugs can also affect how the brain and the rest of the body work, causing changes in mood, consciousness, thoughts, feelings, or behavior. 
|Short definition=substance abuse - Using illegal drugs or using prescription or over-the-counter medicines for purposes other than those for which they are intended, or in excessive amounts. Substance abuse can lead to social, physical, emotional, and work-related problems 
|Type=Cancer terms
|Type=Cancer terms
|Specialty=Oncology
|Specialty=Oncology

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Substance abuse
TermSubstance abuse
Short definitionsubstance abuse - Using illegal drugs or using prescription or over-the-counter medicines for purposes other than those for which they are intended, or in excessive amounts. Substance abuse can lead to social, physical, emotional, and work-related problems 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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substance abuse - Using illegal drugs or using prescription or over-the-counter medicines for purposes other than those for which they are intended, or in excessive amounts. Substance abuse can lead to social, physical, emotional, and work-related problems

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