Would Binge Drinking Considered to Be Abusing Drugs?

Question by Taking a troll across Y!A: Would binge drinking considered to be abusing drugs?
[rewrite]Since alcohol is a drug, if someone is binge drinking, would they be considered to be abusing a drug?
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Answer by Per D
I suppose so but people would call it alcohol abuse rather than drug abuse. Although technically binge drinking is drug abuse, it is usually only illegal drugs that are “drug abused” and prescription drugs.

Answer by bradleya115
No because 1.It a drink 2.It is not legal (as long you are over 18) 3.It not seen as a drug even tho it is drug.

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