Age related chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes are worsened by long term substance abuse.

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Ms. Bary alleged she was the victim of long term child abuse by her father.

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Cracking down on long term care abuse would also free up money too help continue treatment for those with serious mental health challenges.

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Men and women who kill after long-term abuse could use one of the partial defences, which replaces a requirement for them to have acted on the spur of the moment.

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Cirrhosis caused by chronic hepatitis C or long-term alcohol abuse are the most common reasons for needing a liver transplant.

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He claimed the abuse had significant long-term psychological effects on him but lawyers for the governors questioned his credibility and said his problems are caused by environmental and hereditary factors.

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It is beyond controversy that early abuse of any addictive substance spikes the chances of long-term dependence.

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