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Substance abuse
Overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs.
There are no NIC products associated with this term at this time.
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (2018)
Many juvenile justice systems across the country are overwhelmed by the number of young people suffering from behavioral health problems—meaning me
Improving Responses to People Who Have Co-occurring Mental Illnesses and Substance Use Disorders in Jails (2020)
People with co-occurring mental illnesses and substance use disorders—also known simply as co-occurring disorders—have complex needs that require i