Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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To discuss: The concept of drug abuse

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Drug abuse is defined as a serious mental health disorder that affects almost every family and community in some way.

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