Drug Epidemic
/ˈdrʌɡ ˈɛpɪˌdɛmɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A widespread outbreak or rapid increase in illegal drug use that significantly impacts public health and legal systems.
The city declared a state of emergency due to the escalating drug epidemic overwhelming local healthcare and law enforcement.
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- drug epidemic
- drug epidemics
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Commentary
The term 'drug epidemic' is frequently used in legal contexts related to health policy, criminal law enforcement, and public nuisance doctrines to address societal impacts of uncontrolled drug use.
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