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PREVENTION DRUG ABUSE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drug use prevention
1, record 1, English, drug%20use%20prevention
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- drug abuse prevention 2, record 1, English, drug%20abuse%20prevention
avoid, noun, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since intrapersonal, interpersonal, and conceptual factors all influence drug use, a multidisciplinary approach to drug prevention is essential ... 3, record 1, English, - drug%20use%20prevention
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drug use prevention: 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, - drug%20use%20prevention
Record 1, Key term(s)
- prevention of drug use
- prevention of drug abuse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prévention de l'usage de drogues
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20l%27usage%20de%20drogues
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- prévention de la consommation de drogues 1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20la%20consommation%20de%20drogues
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- prévention de l'utilisation de drogues 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20l%27utilisation%20de%20drogues
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- prévention de l'abus de drogues 3, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20l%27abus%20de%20drogues
avoid, feminine noun, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prévention de l'usage de drogues; prévention de la consommation de drogues; prévention de l'utilisation de drogues : 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. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20l%27usage%20de%20drogues
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
- Higiene y Salud
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- prevención del consumo de drogas
1, record 1, Spanish, prevenci%C3%B3n%20del%20consumo%20de%20drogas
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[El] Plan Nacional de Prevención y Control de Drogas [tiene el] objetivo [de] desarrollar una acción sistemática, integral, concertada y de largo plazo, que posibilite la prevención del consumo de drogas y la reducción de su demanda, el control de la oferta, la eliminación o disminución significativa del tráfico ilícito y el tratamiento y rehabilitación de las personas afectadas por drogadicción, con el propósito de contribuir a elevar sostenidamente la calidad de vida. 1, record 1, Spanish, - prevenci%C3%B3n%20del%20consumo%20de%20drogas
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, - prevenci%C3%B3n%20del%20consumo%20de%20drogas
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