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AMPHETAMINE ABUSE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- amphetamine use
1, record 1, English, amphetamine%20use
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- amphetamine abuse 2, record 1, English, amphetamine%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amphetamine use is ... the fourth most common reason to seek drug treatment in the United States, after alcohol, opioid, and marijuana use. 3, record 1, English, - amphetamine%20use
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amphetamine 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. 4, record 1, English, - amphetamine%20use
Record 1, Key term(s)
- use of amphetamine
- abuse of amphetamine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- consommation d'amphétamine
1, record 1, French, consommation%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- usage d'amphétamine 2, record 1, French, usage%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- utilisation d'amphétamine 3, record 1, French, utilisation%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- abus d'amphétamine 4, record 1, French, abus%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consommation d'amphétamine; usage d'amphétamine; utilisation d'amphétamine : Les mots «utilisation», «usage» et «consommation» ont été proposés pour remplacer le mot «abus». Dans certains contextes, il peut être nécessaire de les qualifier (par exemple «utilisation nocive», «usage à risque» ou «utilisation problématique») pour distinguer différents types d'utilisation. 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 les mots «utilisation», «usage» ou «consommation», ce qu'elles considèrent comme stigmatisant. 5, record 1, French, - consommation%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- amphetamine abuse
1, record 2, English, amphetamine%20abuse
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a pattern of use of amphetamines or amphetamine-like substances that is marked by recurrent significant adverse consequences related to the repeated ingestion of these substances. 2, record 2, English, - amphetamine%20abuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amphetamine abuse: In previous editions of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the designation "amphetamine abuse" referred to a specific type of "amphetamine use disorder." 3, record 2, English, - amphetamine%20abuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
amphetamine abuse: In the DSM-5 (fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the categories "amphetamine abuse," "amphetamine dependence," "cocaine abuse" and "cocaine dependence" have been replaced with the overarching category "stimulant use disorder." This change was made to prevent confusion between "dependence" and "addiction," and to avoid the use of the word "abuse," which can be considered stigmatizing. It also grouped together substances having similar effects. 3, record 2, English, - amphetamine%20abuse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abus d'amphétamine
1, record 2, French, abus%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abus d'amphétamine : Dans des versions antérieures du DSM (Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), la désignation «abus d'amphétamine» faisait référence à un type précis de «trouble lié à l'utilisation d'amphétamine». 2, record 2, French, - abus%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
abus d'amphétamine : Dans le DSM-5 (cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), les catégories «abus d'amphétamine», «dépendance à l'amphétamine», «abus de cocaïne» et «dépendance à la cocaïne» ont été remplacées par la catégorie générale «trouble de l'usage des stimulants». Ce changement visait à éviter la confusion entre «dépendance» et «addiction» ainsi que l'utilisation du mot «abus», qui peut être considéré comme stigmatisant. Il a également regroupé des substances psychoactives ayant des effets semblables. 2, record 2, French, - abus%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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