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- Abuse:
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Self-administration of any drug in a culturally disapproved manner that causes adverse consequences.
- Addiction:
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A behavioral pattern of drug abuse characterized by overwhelming involvement with the use of a drug (compulsive use), the securing of its supply and a high tendency to relapse after discontinuation.