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child development

the sequential changes in the behavior, cognition, and physiology of children as they grow from birth through adolescence. See developmental task.

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drug culture

drug culture

the activities and way of life of people who habitually use one or more kinds of drugs of abuse, usually illicit drugs such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, LSD, or other substances that produce altered states of consciousness. Also called drug subculture.