substance misuse
Harmful chemical dependency
Substance misuse is the harmful or hazardous use of alcohol, drugs, or other psychoactive substances—drinking or drug use that causes problems but may not yet constitute addiction.
The term is often preferred in clinical and policy contexts over "substance abuse," which some consider stigmatizing: The program addresses substance misuse among adolescents.
It covers everything from binge drinking to prescription medication taken other than as directed.
- inhalantsBreathable intoxicating chemicals
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
huffing · dependence · cannabis · withdrawal · cold turkey · alcohol · blackout drunk · support groups · detoxification programs · enabling · hitting bottom · needle exchange · trauma · chemical dependency · fentanyl · drug abuse · stimulants · liver damage
- substance abuseaddiction, abuse, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, drug addiction
- Military Substance Abusealcohol abuse, drug testing, addiction treatment, alcohol dependence, drug prevention
- Northern Addictionalcohol abuse, drug use, opioid crisis, opioids, fentanyl
- addictionaddiction, drug addiction, drug dependence, alcoholism, drug abuse
substance misusesobriety
Unimpaired mental state
abstinence · moderate drinking · teetotalism · recreational use · clean living
substance misusewellness
Overall state of health
healthy lifestyle · self-care · mental wellness · flourishing · well-being
substance misuserecovery
Regaining what was lost
sobriety · long-term recovery · remission · rehabilitation · kicking the habit