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Glossary · Chapter 9: The welfare society

missbruk

Swedish word. In English: substance abuse (addiction)

Being dependent on, for example, alcohol or drugs.

Facts about the word

  • The municipality's social services give support and help to those who need it, including people with addiction problems. Sverige i fokus s. 31
  • In the 1800s alcohol abuse was widespread, and the temperance movement worked to get people to stop drinking alcohol. Sverige i fokus s. 33

Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.

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The word belongs to Chapter 9: The welfare society in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.

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