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Human Health and Disease — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYHuman Health and Disease3 Marks
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Define drug abuse.
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Answer

Taking of drugs for the purpose other than medicinal use in such an amount that it impairs physical, physiological and psychological functions is called drug abuse.

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