substance

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  • the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
  • "DNA is the substance of our genes" the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
  • "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"
  • "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"
  • "the nub of the story" the idea that is intended
  • "What is the meaning of this proverb?" material of a particular kind or constitution
  • "the immune response recognizes invading substances" considerable capital (wealth or income)
  • "he is a man of means" what a communication that is about something is about a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
  • "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"

  • Wikipedia


    wiktionary Substance may refer to:
  • Substance (philosophy): in philosophy, substance is that element of an object without which it would not exist
  • Chemical substance
  • Substance (medicine): in medicine, substance is any drug, chemical, or biologic entity, as well as any material capable of being self-administered or abused because of its physiologic or psychologic effects (''Mosby's'', p.1648)
  • ''Substance (Joy Division album)Substance'', a 1988 Joy Division compilation album of songs recorded in 1977–1980
  • ''Substance 1987'', a 1987 New Order album
  • ''Substance design'', a London based design companydisambig cs:látka !(rozcestník)de:Substanzeo:Sub stancoja:実体pl:Substancjasi mple:Substance
  • Websites


    The WHEEL COUNCIL - Wholistic Health Education and Empowerment for Life
    The WHEEL Council is a leader in storytelling for prevention and healing and accelerated, multicultural learning. We try to prevent young people from engaging in risky behaviors including unprotected sex, drugs and alcohol abuse.
    http://www.wheelcouncil.org

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMHSA
    The Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses. Resources on addiction and recovery issues. Information for children.
    http://www.samhsa.gov/

    The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
    Think tank that focuses on the study of all forms of substance abuse, and how it affects society.
    http://www.casacolumbia.org/

    Substance - Beauty on Your Own Terms
    One stop destination for women. Features beauty tips, member product reviews, and expert advice on hair, makeup, and skin dilemmas.
    http://www.substance.com/

    PrevLine: National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
    Organization involved with prevention of drug addiction. Includes databases, research and general information. (Rockville, Maryland)
    http://www.health.org/

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