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GAMBLING ADDICTION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Human Behaviour
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- addiction
1, record 1, English, addiction
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Addiction is a pervasive repetition of behavior that continues despite associated consequences. Individuals struggling with addiction experience uncontrollable urges or cravings to engage in problematic substance use or behaviors(e. g., gambling, stealing, spending, sex, etc.). Thoughts become obsessive, ultimately leading toward compulsions to satisfy them. 1, record 1, English, - addiction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
addiction: The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing. 2, record 1, English, - addiction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "dependence," which refers to the reliance on a particular substance or behaviour to function normally. 2, record 1, English, - addiction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Comportement humain
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dépendance
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- addiction 2, record 1, French, addiction
see observation, feminine noun
- assuétude 3, record 1, French, assu%C3%A9tude
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dépendance se caractérise par un besoin incontrôlable de poser un geste ou de consommer une substance. Lorsqu'une personne avec une dépendance satisfait ce besoin, elle perçoit une sensation de plaisir et de satisfaction. Lorsque ce besoin n'est pas satisfait, un sentiment de manque (sevrage) se crée chez la personne. Ce manque peut avoir des effets psychologiques et physiques qui sont négatifs pour la personne. Dans la plupart des cas, la présence d'effets négatifs incite donc la personne à consommer afin de ne plus ressentir ces symptômes. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
addiction : Au Québec, l'anglicisme «addiction» est à éviter, mais il est accepté ailleurs dans la francophonie. Il peut également être parfois considéré comme stigmatisant. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «dépendance», qui fait référence au fait de compter sur la consommation de substances ou l'adoption d'un comportement pour fonctionner normalement. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Drogas y toxicomanía
- Comportamiento humano
- Psicología clínica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- adicción
1, record 1, Spanish, adicci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conducta repetida que surge de una necesidad orgánica o psicológica, que escapa del control del individuo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - adicci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Algunos tranquilizantes o estimulantes pueden causar adicción por lo que sólo deben usarse por prescripción médica [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - adicci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-10-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Internet and Telematics
- Human Behaviour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pathological Internet use
1, record 2, English, pathological%20Internet%20use
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PIU 1, record 2, English, PIU
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- problematic Internet use 2, record 2, English, problematic%20Internet%20use
correct
- PIU 2, record 2, English, PIU
correct
- PIU 2, record 2, English, PIU
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pathological Internet use(PIU) is characterized by excessive or poorly-controlled preoccupations, urges or behaviors regarding Internet use that lead to impairment or distress. PIU has conceptually been modelled as an impulse-control disorder and classified as a taxonomy of behavioral addiction akin to the nature of pathological gambling. 1, record 2, English, - pathological%20Internet%20use
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Problematic internet use (PIU) refers to a range of repetitive impairing behaviors, such as excessive video gaming, cybersex, online buying, gambling, streaming, social media use, online searching for health-related info and inability to control the amount of time spent interfacing with digital technology. 2, record 2, English, - pathological%20Internet%20use
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Internet et télématique
- Comportement humain
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- utilisation pathologique d'Internet
1, record 2, French, utilisation%20pathologique%20d%27Internet
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- UPI 1, record 2, French, UPI
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- utilisation problématique d'Internet 2, record 2, French, utilisation%20probl%C3%A9matique%20d%27Internet
correct, feminine noun
- UPI 3, record 2, French, UPI
correct, feminine noun
- UPI 3, record 2, French, UPI
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous retiendrons ici le terme d'«utilisation pathologique d'Internet» (UPI) pour référer à une condition où l'utilisateur entretient une relation avec les nouvelles technologies où il lui est difficile de réguler l'ampleur de son investissement sur Internet, combinée à une détresse ou à des impacts négatifs liés à cette utilisation […] 1, record 2, French, - utilisation%20pathologique%20d%27Internet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Human Behaviour
- Clinical Psychology
- Games and Toys
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pathological gambling
1, record 3, English, pathological%20gambling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gambling disorder 2, record 3, English, gambling%20disorder
correct
- gambling addiction 3, record 3, English, gambling%20addiction
correct
- compulsive gambling 3, record 3, English, compulsive%20gambling
correct
- problem gambling 3, record 3, English, problem%20gambling
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] disorder [characterized by] frequent, repeated episodes of gambling that dominate the patient’s life to the detriment of social, occupational, material, and family values and commitments. 4, record 3, English, - pathological%20gambling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For some people gambling becomes an addiction-the effects they get from gambling are similar to the effects someone with alcoholism gets from alcohol. They can crave gambling the way someone craves alcohol or other substances. Compulsive gambling can lead to problems with finances, relationships and work, not to mention potential legal issues. 3, record 3, English, - pathological%20gambling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For some authors, "problem gambling" is synonym with pathological gambling, but for others it refers to a less intense form of excessive gambling. 5, record 3, English, - pathological%20gambling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
F63.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 5, record 3, English, - pathological%20gambling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Comportement humain
- Psychologie clinique
- Jeux et jouets
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- jeu pathologique
1, record 3, French, jeu%20pathologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- jeu d'argent pathologique 2, record 3, French, jeu%20d%27argent%20pathologique
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié au jeu d'argent 2, record 3, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20au%20jeu%20d%27argent
correct, masculine noun
- dépendance au jeu 3, record 3, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20au%20jeu
correct, masculine noun
- jeu compulsif 4, record 3, French, jeu%20compulsif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trouble [caractérisé par] des épisodes répétés et fréquents de jeu qui dominent la vie du sujet au détriment des valeurs et des obligations sociales, professionnelles, matérielles et familiales. 5, record 3, French, - jeu%20pathologique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dépendance au jeu : comme pour l'ingestion de substances [...], les personnes qui présentent un trouble lié au jeu d'argent (jeu d'argent pathologique) sont incapables de résister à l'envie impérieuse de jouer qui, à son tour, entraîne des conséquences personnelles négatives (comme le divorce, la perte d'emploi). 3, record 3, French, - jeu%20pathologique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F63.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 6, record 3, French, - jeu%20pathologique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Lotteries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scratch-and-win card
1, record 4, English, scratch%2Dand%2Dwin%20card
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- scratch card 2, record 4, English, scratch%20card
correct, noun
- scratch-off card 3, record 4, English, scratch%2Doff%20card
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... adults may unwittingly encourage a gambling addiction in youth. For example, giving scatch-and-win cards as Christmas or birthday presents to children who are too young to buy them on their own. 1, record 4, English, - scratch%2Dand%2Dwin%20card
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Thanks to the Lotto and scratch cards and online casinos, more women than ever before are developing a gambling problem. 2, record 4, English, - scratch%2Dand%2Dwin%20card
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Most women are classified as "escape" gamblers who play repetitive, mind-numbing games like bingo, slot machines or scratch-off lottery cards. 3, record 4, English, - scratch%2Dand%2Dwin%20card
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Loteries
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gratteux
1, record 4, French, gratteux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- carte à gratter 2, record 4, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20gratter
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au Québec, les jeux de hasard et d'argent se retrouvent sous différentes formes comme les casinos, les jeux de cartes, les loteries, les «gratteux», les bingos, les appareils de loterie vidéo, les courses de chevaux et les paris sportifs. 3, record 4, French, - gratteux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Combien de gens ont développé une dépendance à cause des gratteux et autres billets de loterie? 4, record 4, French, - gratteux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-11-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Addiction Services of Thames Valley
1, record 5, English, Addiction%20Services%20of%20Thames%20Valley
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ADSTV 1, record 5, English, ADSTV
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Addiction Services of Thames Valley is a community based service, funded by the Provincial Ministry of Health, MOHLTC. Our agency operates in co-operation with local addiction agencies, the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, the Thames Valley District Health Council, and many other community services. We provide early intervention to persons who are concerned about substance use and/or problem gambling; assess individuals in Elgin, Oxford and Middlesex Counties who have an alcohol and/or drug related problem or problem gambling; develop treatment plans for clients and assist with referrals to provide community treatment & aftercare; provide consultation to employers, families, professionals and others concerned about alcohol use, drug use or problem gambling; participate in the development of the addiction system; our assessment forms the basis for a comprehensive treatment plan, referrals to appropriate treatment services and aftercare subsequent to treatment; provide the Back on Track program for convicted impaired drivers in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties; assist pregnant and Parenting women who are substance-involved in a new program called "Heartspace". This program focuses on both the needs of the woman and the child in an all female environment. Heartspace is fully funded and is open to receive referrals. 1, record 5, English, - Addiction%20Services%20of%20Thames%20Valley
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Services de toxicomanie de Thames Valley
1, record 5, French, Services%20de%20toxicomanie%20de%20Thames%20Valley
correct, masculine noun, plural, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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