Substance may refer to:
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Matter, anything that has mass and takes up space
Chemistry
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Chemical substance, a material with a definite chemical composition
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Drug
A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed. Drugs are typically distinguished from food and substances that provide nutritional support. Consumption of drugs can be via insuffla ...
substance
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Substance abuse
Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods which are harmful to the individual or others. It is a form of substance-related disorder. Differing definitions of drug abuse are used in public health, ...
, drug-related healthcare and social policy diagnosis or label
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Substance dependence, drug-related healthcare and social policy diagnosis or label
Arts, entertainment, and media
Music
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''Substance'' (Blank & Jones album), 2002
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''Substance'' (Joy Division album), 1988
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Substance 1987
''Substance'' (also known as ''Substance 1987'') is a compilation album by English alternative dance band New Order. It was released in August 1987 by Factory Records. The album compiles all of the band's singles at that point in their 12-in ...
'', a New Order album
* "Substance", a song by Haste the Day on the album ''
That They May Know You
''That They May Know You'' is the debut EP and release of the Christian metal band, Haste the Day. It was the only release of the band that was Independently released.
Critical reception
"I encourage you to listen to this C.D. You may have a ...
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"Substance" (song), a 2022 song by Demi Lovato
Other media
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SubStance
Substance may refer to:
* Matter, anything that has mass and takes up space
Chemistry
* Chemical substance, a material with a definite chemical composition
* Drug substance
** Substance abuse, drug-related healthcare and social policy diagnosis ...
'', an interdisciplinary journal on literature published by the University of Wisconsin Press
* ''
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance'', an update of the video game ''Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty''
Religion and philosophy
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Dravya
Dravya ( sa, द्रव्य) means substance or entity. According to the Jain philosophy, the universe is made up of six eternal substances: sentient beings or souls ('' jīva''), non-sentient substance or matter (''pudgala''), principle of ...
, a term used in
Jainism to refer a substance
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Ousia, term for substance in ancient Greek philosophy and Christian theology
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Substance theory
Substance theory, or substance–attribute theory, is an ontological theory positing that objects are constituted each by a ''substance'' and properties borne by the substance but distinct from it. In this role, a substance can be referred to as a ...
, an ontological theory positing that a substance is distinct from its properties
See also
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Substance control (disambiguation) Substance control may refer to:
*Controlled Drug
*Controlled substance
*Controlled Substances Act
*Drug prohibition law
The prohibition of drugs through sumptuary legislation or religious law is a common means of attempting to prevent the rec ...
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Substantial (rapper)
Stanley Robinson, known as Substantial, is a hip hop recording artist from Prince George's County, Maryland. He now operates out of Virginia.
His videos have appeared on MTV, BET and VH1, while his music has made it to the second round of ...
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