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INHALANT ABUSE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inhalant abuse
1, record 1, English, inhalant%20abuse
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a pattern of inhalant use marked by recurrent significant adverse consequences related to the repeated ingestion of [inhalants]. 2, record 1, English, - inhalant%20abuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inhalant abuse : In previous editions of the DSM(Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the designation "inhalant abuse" referred to a specific type of "inhalant use disorder. " 3, record 1, English, - inhalant%20abuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
inhalant abuse : In the DSM-5(fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the categories "inhalant abuse" and "inhalant dependence" have been replaced with the overarching category "inhalant 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. 3, record 1, English, - inhalant%20abuse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- abus de solvants volatils
1, record 1, French, abus%20de%20solvants%20volatils
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- abus par inhalation de substances psycho-actives 2, record 1, French, abus%20par%20inhalation%20de%20substances%20psycho%2Dactives
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abus de solvants volatils; abus par inhalation de substances psycho-actives : Dans des versions antérieures du DSM (Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), les désignations «abus de solvants volatils» et «abus par inhalation de substances psycho-actives» faisaient référence à un type précis de «trouble lié à l'utilisation de substances inhalées». 3, record 1, French, - abus%20de%20solvants%20volatils
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
abus de solvants volatils : Dans le DSM-IV (quatrième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), le mot anglais «inhalant» a été traduit par «solvant volatil». Cet équivalent est erroné et il a été corrigé dans le DSM-5 (cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux). En effet, les solvants volatils sont un type de substance inhalée. 3, record 1, French, - abus%20de%20solvants%20volatils
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
abus de solvants volatils; abus par inhalation de substances psycho-actives : Dans le DSM-5 (cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), les catégories «abus de solvants volatils» et «dépendance à des solvants volatils» ont été remplacées par la catégorie générale «trouble de l'usage des substances inhalées». Ce changement visait à éviter la confusion entre «dépendance» et «addiction» ainsi que l'utilisation du mot «abus», qui peut être considéré comme stigmatisant. 3, record 1, French, - abus%20de%20solvants%20volatils
Record 1, Key term(s)
- abus par inhalation de substances psychoactives
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-01-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inhalant use
1, record 2, English, inhalant%20use
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- inhalant abuse 2, record 2, English, inhalant%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inhalant use is the deliberate inhalation of volatile substances through sniffing, snorting, or huffing, to induce a mind-altering effect.... Inhalant use if often associated with impoverished living conditions, single-parent families, and familial abuse and drug use. 3, record 2, English, - inhalant%20use
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inhalant 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, - inhalant%20use
Record 2, Key term(s)
- use of inhalants
- abuse of inhalants
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- consommation de substances inhalées
1, record 2, French, consommation%20de%20substances%20inhal%C3%A9es
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- usage de substances inhalées 2, record 2, French, usage%20de%20substances%20inhal%C3%A9es
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- utilisation de substances inhalées 1, record 2, French, utilisation%20de%20substances%20inhal%C3%A9es
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- abus de substances inhalées 1, record 2, French, abus%20de%20substances%20inhal%C3%A9es
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consommation de substances inhalées; usage de substances inhalées; utilisation de substances inhalées : 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 2, French, - consommation%20de%20substances%20inhal%C3%A9es
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- consumo de inhalantes
1, record 2, Spanish, consumo%20de%20inhalantes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- uso de inhalantes 2, record 2, Spanish, uso%20de%20inhalantes
correct, masculine noun
- abuso de inhalantes 3, record 2, Spanish, abuso%20de%20inhalantes
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El consumo de inhalantes, básicamente pegamentos con tolueno, [...] es altísimo entre los chicos de la calle [...] 4, record 2, Spanish, - consumo%20de%20inhalantes
Record number: 2, 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. 5, record 2, Spanish, - consumo%20de%20inhalantes
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-01-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sudden sniffing death syndrome
1, record 3, English, sudden%20sniffing%20death%20syndrome
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SSDS 2, record 3, English, SSDS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SSDS is characterized by sudden and fatal cardiac arrhythmias, primarily associated with the abuse of volatile solvents like butane, propane, and aerosol sprays. The exact mechanism of SSDS is not fully understood. Still, it is believed that these substances sensitize the heart to certain triggers, leading to irregular heart rhythms that can be life-threatening. It is crucial to emphasize that SSDS is a rare but grave outcome of inhalant abuse, underscoring the high risks associated with these substances. 2, record 3, English, - sudden%20sniffing%20death%20syndrome
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de mort subite après inhalation volontaire
1, record 3, French, syndrome%20de%20mort%20subite%20apr%C3%A8s%20inhalation%20volontaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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