Drug abuse is the use of illegal drugs, or the misuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs for at least a year with negative consequences.
See also:
Substance abuse; Illicit drug abuse; Narcotic abuse; Hallucinogen abuse
MARIJUANA (also called "grass," "pot," "reefer," "joint," "hashish," "cannabis," "weed," and "Mary Jane")
About 2 in 5 Americans have used marijuana at least once. About 10% of the population...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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