Medical Spanish for Asking About Substance Use
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Medical Spanish for Asking About Substance Use

12:57 Feb 24, 2026
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In this lesson, we practice how to start a clinical conversation about drug use in Spanish. We focus on asking clear, professional, and respectful questions to use in the hospital, clinic, or emergency room. 🔑 Want access to the full lesson? ¡Hazte miembro!(Learn the difference between a docmolly.com membership and an Apple Podcasts subscription.)  🎓 Already a Member? Access this lesson, Asking About Drug Use, within the Substance Use module of our Spanish for Mental Health course. 👉 Check out our other free lessons for Mental Health! 🙏 Gracias a Luis Ameida por su ayuda con el español de esta lección. LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 🟣 Introducing the Topic  01:27  Could you tell me a little bit more about your drug use?¿Me puede hablar un poco más sobre su consumo de drogas? Drug useEl consumo de drogas 🔎 Nota: En español, “drogas” generalmente se interpreta como “drogas ilícitas”, no medicamentos.“Consumo” suena más neutral y más clínico que “uso”. 🟣 What types of drugs?  02:53  What type of drugs do you use?¿Qué tipo de drogas consume? To use drugsConsumir drogas  Ejemplos: ¿Marihuana?¿Fentanilo?¿Heroína?
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