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SOLVENT USE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- solvent use
1, record 1, English, solvent%20use
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- solvent abuse 1, record 1, English, solvent%20abuse
avoid, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
solvent use: The word "use" has been suggested to replace the word "abuse." In some contexts, it might be necessary to qualify it to distinguish between different types of use (for example, "harmful use," "hazardous use," "problematic use" or "risky use"). In this case and depending on the context, the reason for the chosen qualifiers should be explained, and the different designations clearly defined. However, some people prefer to avoid qualifying the word "use" as they see this as stigmatizing. 2, record 1, English, - solvent%20use
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- consommation de solvants
1, record 1, French, consommation%20de%20solvants
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- abus de solvants 1, record 1, French, abus%20de%20solvants
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consommation de solvants : Le mot «consommation» a été proposé pour remplacer le mot «abus». Dans certains contextes, il peut être nécessaire de le qualifier (par exemple, «consommation problématique») pour distinguer différents types de consommation. Dans ce cas, selon le contexte, le choix de qualificatif doit être expliqué et les désignations choisies, clairement définies. Toutefois, certaines personnes préfèrent ne pas qualifier le mot «consommation», ce qu'elles considèrent comme stigmatisant. 2, record 1, French, - consommation%20de%20solvants
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- abuso de solventes
1, record 1, Spanish, abuso%20de%20solventes
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se debe distinguir entre el consumo y el abuso. A partir del momento en que el uso se haga excesivo o indebido, estaremos hablando de abuso. Sin embargo, la distinción se pierde cuando nos referimos a sustancias cuyo consumo ya representa un uso indebido y es por eso común ver consumo, uso y abuso utilizados como sinónimos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - abuso%20de%20solventes
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