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sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic abuse

sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic abuse A finding that a person is abusing sedative, hypnotic, or anti-anxiety drugs, without mention of added complications.

A finding that a person is abusing sedative, hypnotic, or anti-anxiety drugs, without mention of added complications. It indicates problematic use of these substances.

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Drafting source: NCI Thesaurus. Flat export snapshot 2026-10-18. “Sedative, Hypnotic or Anxiolytic Abuse, Uncomplicated” (C195639).
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