| drug abuse |
Improper use of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and controlled substances.
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| drug holiday |
Withdrawal of drug(s) after long-term treatment. The
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| drug of abuse |
means a drug within the scope of that expression as used in the document published by Standards Australia entitled "Recommended practice for the collection, detection and quantitation of drugs of abuse in urine" numbered AS 4308 - 1995 and any subsequent amendment or replacement of that document.
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| drug reaction |
An acute widespread temporary reddish eruption on the skin which can develop in individuals sensitive to a particular drug, prescription or nonprescription. The rashes are characterized by itching of an intensity that can interfere with sleep or normal activities. The rash results from the entire body reacting to the drug itself and usually develops early in treatment rather than after the drug has been taken for a period of time.
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| drug |
A chemical compound or substance that can alter the structure and function of the body. Psychoactive drugs affect the function of the brain, and some of these may be illegal to use and possess. [5]
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