English

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Etymology

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From poly- +‎ abuse.

Noun

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polyabuse (uncountable)

  1. drug abuse of more than one kind of drug
    • 2011, Pedro Ruiz, M.D., Eric C. Strain, Lowinson and Ruiz's Substance Abuse, page 28:
      The lowest rate of polyabuse is among cannabis clients (43%), while crack-cocaine abusers report the highest (69%).