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HAZARDOUS DRUG [5 records]
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
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drug use
1, record 2, English, drug%20use
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- drug abuse 2, record 2, English, drug%20abuse
avoid, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
People who use drugs, especially those struggling with addiction, face discrimination and barriers to getting help. Stigma can: ... cause a person to hide their drug use or use drugs alone ... 3, record 2, English, - drug%20use
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drug 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 2, English, - drug%20use
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- utilisation de drogues
1, record 2, French, utilisation%20de%20drogues
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- usage de drogues 2, record 2, French, usage%20de%20drogues
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation de drogues 3, record 2, French, consommation%20de%20drogues
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- abus de drogues 1, record 2, French, abus%20de%20drogues
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les personnes qui consomment des drogues, en particulier celles qui sont aux prises avec une dépendance, sont confrontées à la discrimination et à des obstacles pour obtenir de l'aide. La stigmatisation peut : [...] pousser une personne à cacher sa consommation de drogues ou à en consommer seule [...] 3, record 2, French, - utilisation%20de%20drogues
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
utilisation de drogues; usage de drogues; consommation de drogues; abus 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. 4, record 2, French, - utilisation%20de%20drogues
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hallucinogen use
1, record 3, English, hallucinogen%20use
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hallucinogenic drug use 2, record 3, English, hallucinogenic%20drug%20use
correct, see observation
- hallucinogen abuse 3, record 3, English, hallucinogen%20abuse
avoid, pejorative
- hallucinogenic drug abuse 4, record 3, English, hallucinogenic%20drug%20abuse
avoid, pejorative
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Probably the greatest danger with hallucinogen use is that it could lead to lasting mental health problems. 2, record 3, English, - hallucinogen%20use
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hallucinogen use; hallucinogenic drug 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. 5, record 3, English, - hallucinogen%20use
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- utilisation d'hallucinogènes
1, record 3, French, utilisation%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- usage d'hallucinogènes 2, record 3, French, usage%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation d'hallucinogènes 2, record 3, French, consommation%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- utilisation de drogues hallucinogènes 3, record 3, French, utilisation%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- usage de drogues hallucinogènes 4, record 3, French, usage%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation de drogues hallucinogènes 5, record 3, French, consommation%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- abus d'hallucinogènes 6, record 3, French, abus%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
- abus de drogues hallucinogènes 7, record 3, French, abus%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
utilisation d'hallucinogènes; usage d'hallucinogènes; consommation d'hallucinogènes; utilisation de drogues hallucinogènes; usage de drogues hallucinogènes; consommation de drogues hallucinogènes : 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. 3, record 3, French, - utilisation%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Bloc Pot
1, record 4, English, Bloc%20Pot
correct, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
… a political party in the province of Quebec, Canada, that is dedicated to ending cannabis prohibition and setting the ground for a more sensible and comprehensive drug policy. 1, record 4, English, - Bloc%20Pot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A key component of the Bloc Pot platform is [its] commitment to provide greater accessibility to medical marijuana, as a way of ensuring the fundamental right to health. … Through education, [the Bloc Pot] encourages responsible behavior among recreational drug users—no matter the legal status of the substance they choose to consume. [It] also promotes the use of hemp derivatives, as economically and ecologically sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels and hazardous petrochemical products. 1, record 4, English, - Bloc%20Pot
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Bloc Pot
1, record 4, French, Bloc%20Pot
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[…] parti politique enregistré dans la province de Québec (Canada) et fondé en septembre 1998 à Montréal [dont l']objectif est de mettre fin à la prohibition du cannabis, et de fournir des pistes de réflexion quant à l'éventuelle légalisation de celui-ci. 1, record 4, French, - Bloc%20Pot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le Bloc Pot] veut également faire en sorte que l'utilisation de toutes les drogues, licites ou illicites, se fasse de manière responsable, éclairée et sécuritaire. 1, record 4, French, - Bloc%20Pot
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités de los gobiernos provinciales canadienses
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Partido Bloc Pot
1, record 4, Spanish, Partido%20Bloc%20Pot
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-06-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Courses
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Chemistry
- Police
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Hazardous Environment Recognition Training
1, record 5, English, Hazardous%20Environment%20Recognition%20Training
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This course] provides participants with the skills, knowledge and tools to assist them in identifying and selecting appropriate measures for the collection of [potentially] hazardous material found at... clandestine laboratories and enhances the professional approach to drug investigation. 1, record 5, English, - Hazardous%20Environment%20Recognition%20Training
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
HERT: a Canadian Police College course code. 2, record 5, English, - Hazardous%20Environment%20Recognition%20Training
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de cours
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Chimie
- Police
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Formation sur la reconnaissance d'un environnement ambiant dangereux
1, record 5, French, Formation%20sur%20la%20reconnaissance%20d%27un%20environnement%20ambiant%20dangereux
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce cours [permet] aux participants [d'acquérir] des compétences, des connaissances et des outils qui les aideront à déterminer et à choisir les mesures qui s'imposent pour la saisie de matières potentiellement dangereuses dans [des] laboratoires clandestins, et il améliore l'approche professionnelle en matière d'enquêtes sur les stupéfiants. 1, record 5, French, - Formation%20sur%20la%20reconnaissance%20d%27un%20environnement%20ambiant%20dangereux
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
HERT : code de cours du Collège canadien de police. 2, record 5, French, - Formation%20sur%20la%20reconnaissance%20d%27un%20environnement%20ambiant%20dangereux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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