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drug use
The taking or use of drugs, especially illegal intoxicants. The term describes the act of consuming itself.
Langfristiger Drogenkonsum kann zu schweren gesundheitlichen Schäden führen.
Long-term drug use can lead to serious damage to health.
The word consists of 'Drogen' (plural of 'die Droge' (the drug)) and 'der Konsum' (consumption/use). It describes the act of consuming as a single, abstract concept.
Die Regierung plant neue Maßnahmen gegen den Drogenkonsum unter Jugendlichen.
The government is planning new measures against drug use among young people.
'Drogenkonsum' (drug use) is a formal and official term. You often find it in the news, police reports, or scientific texts.
Der Bericht der Polizei zeigt einen Anstieg des Drogenkonsums in der Region.
The police report shows an increase in drug use in the region.
Since it is an abstract noun, it is often combined with verbs that describe a development or action: 'der Drogenkonsum steigt/sinkt' (drug use rises/falls), 'vor Drogenkonsum warnen' (to warn against drug use), or 'den Drogenkonsum bekämpfen' (to combat drug use).
Ärzte warnen vor den Folgen von regelmäßigem Drogenkonsum.
Doctors warn about the consequences of regular drug use.
consumption / consumer store
'Konsum' and 'Drogenkonsum' can both mean the taking or use of substances. 'Konsum' is the more general word and often needs an addition to make clear what is meant, for example 'Konsum von Alkohol' (consumption of alcohol) or 'Konsum von Drogen' (drug use). 'Drogenkonsum' is more specific and directly means the use of drugs, especially illegal intoxicants. Learners may confuse the words because 'Drogenkonsum' is a type of 'Konsum'. If you are talking specifically about drugs, 'Drogenkonsum' is usually the better choice.
Wegen des Drogenkonsums sucht Paul Hilfe bei einer Beratungsstelle.
Because of his drug use, Paul seeks help at a counseling center.
In der Studie geht es um den Konsum von Kaffee und Energy-Drinks.
The study is about the consumption of coffee and energy drinks.