substance use disorder
noun/ˈsʌbstəns juːs dɪsɔːdə(r)/
/ˈsʌbstəns juːs dɪsɔːrdər/
[countable, uncountable] (medical)- a condition which makes somebody likely to take too much of a harmful drug or drink too much alcohol, and to be unable to stop
- You may have a loved one who struggles with a substance use disorder.
- treatment for substance use disorder
Extra ExamplesTopics Health problemsc2, Social issuesc2- They found that 64% of homeless adults in the region have a serious mental illness and 24% have a substance use disorder.
- The risk of addiction to the medication is higher if you have a substance use disorder.
- Familes and friends are also affected by substance use disorder.
- Substance use disorder, otherwise known as addiction, can be devastating.
- The film follows her as she tries to cope with her substance use disorder.
- The centre is a referral service for substance use disorder treatment.
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