The use of any drug or medication for a reason other than which it was intended or in a manner or in quantities other than directed which can lead to clinically significant impairment or distress is referred to as which of these?

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Drug abuse refers to the use of any drug or medication for a reason other than which it was intended or in a manner or in quantities other than directed which can lead to clinically significant impairment or distress. Drug rehabilitation refers to the process of helping individuals recover from drug addiction. Drug addiction refers to a chronic and often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences. Drug codependency is a situation in which a person is addicted or dependent on drugs and their partner, family member, or friend is also affected by their addiction or behavior.

The Use of Any Drug or Medication for a Reason