Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. social science concepts
5. psychological concepts
6. behavior and mental disorders
7. behavior disorders

Narrower term/s

• drug abuse

Anotations

Scope note:

The long term or excessive use or misuse of narcotics, alcohol, or other substances. For the state of being physically or psychologically habituated to a substance or practice to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma, use "addiction."