/sub.stance/ /a.buse/

 n.Noun

Is the use of a chemical or natural substance improperly or in a negative view or purpose that has any form of affect on humans or animals.

Substances involve many types of drugs and alcohol. The misuse of a chemical substance can be extremely dangerous and usually leads to multiple types of problems such as impairment, depression, anxiety, out of control behavior or distress. Along with physical problems that can come from long term substance abuse, other problems are known to occur such as: the failure to fulfill roles and obligations in different settings of life, a lack of interest in schooling and/or work, poor performance in daily actions, and also can lead to many different legal problems.