Drug abuse is defined as

A. the ability of one drug to enhance the effect of another.
B. the compulsive use of a drug that results in adverse social consequences.
C. any use of a legal or illegal drug in a way that is detrimental to a person's health.
D. the inappropriate use of legal drugs intended to be medication.


Answer: C

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