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Article: Substance Abuse, Definition of
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE, DEFINITION OF
Public health has an opportunity to address the issues of substance use, abuse, and dependency across all age groups in the community since it occurs in all age groups. Substance abuse prevention and treatment professionals are acutely aware that alcohol and other drugs have a destructive impact on a person's physical, mental, and social development. ...
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