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substance abuse
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a pattern of behavior in which people rely on a drug excessively and regularly, bringing damage to their relationships, functioning poorly at work, or putting themselves or others in danger
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substance dependence (addiction)
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a pattern of behavior in which people organize their lives around a drug, possibly building a tolerance to it, experiencing withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking it, or both
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tolerance
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the adjustment that the brain and the body make to the regular use of certain drugs so that ever larger doses are needed to achieve the earlier affects
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withdrawal
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unpleasant, sometimes dangerous reactions that may occur when people who sue a drug regularly stop taking or reduce their dosage of the drug
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alcohol
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any beverage containing ethyl alcohol, including beer, wine, and liquor
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