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Chronic use

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Chronic use refers to the long-term and regular consumption of a substance, such as marijuana, over an extended period of time. It typically involves repeated and frequent exposure to the substance.

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