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Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- phencyclidine use disorder
1, record 1, English, phencyclidine%20use%20disorder
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- PCP use disorder 2, record 1, English, PCP%20use%20disorder
correct, noun
- phencyclidine addiction 3, record 1, English, phencyclidine%20addiction
correct, see observation, noun
- PCP addiction 4, record 1, English, PCP%20addiction
correct, see observation, noun
- phencyclidine dependence 5, record 1, English, phencyclidine%20dependence
former designation, correct, see observation, noun
- PCP dependence 6, record 1, English, PCP%20dependence
former designation, correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A pattern of phencyclidine... use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the following, occurring within a 12-month period[. ] 1. Phencyclidine is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended. 2. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control phencyclidine use. 3. A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain phencyclidine, use the phencyclidine, or recover from its effects. 4. Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use phencyclidine. 5. Recurrent phencyclidine use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home... 6. Continued phencyclidine use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated but the effects of phencyclidine... 7. Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of phencyclidine use. 8. Recurrent phencyclidine use in situations in which it is physically hazardous... 9. Phencyclidine use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the phencyclidine. 10. Tolerance... 7, record 1, English, - phencyclidine%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
phencyclidine addiction; PCP addiction: The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing. 8, record 1, English, - phencyclidine%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
phencyclidine dependence; PCP dependence: The description of "phencyclidine dependence" found in the DSM-IV (fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) corresponds to the concept now named "phencyclidine use disorder." 8, record 1, English, - phencyclidine%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
phencyclidine dependence; PCP dependence: In the DSM-5 (fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the categories "phencyclidine abuse" and "phencyclidine dependence" have been replaced with the overarching category "phencyclidine 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. 8, record 1, English, - phencyclidine%20use%20disorder
Record 1, Key term(s)
- addiction to phencyclidine
- addiction to PCP
- phencyclidine dependency
- PCP dependency
- phencyclidine dependance
- PCP dependance
- dependence on phencyclidine
- dependence on PCP
- dependency on phencyclidine
- dependency on PCP
- dependance on phencyclidine
- dependance on PCP
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trouble lié à l'utilisation de phencyclidine
1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20phencyclidine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trouble lié à l'utilisation de PCP 1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20PCP
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à l'usage de phencyclidine 1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27usage%20de%20phencyclidine
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à l'usage de PCP 1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27usage%20de%20PCP
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation de phencyclidine 1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20de%20phencyclidine
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation de PCP 1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20de%20PCP
correct, masculine noun
- trouble de l'usage de la phencyclidine 2, record 1, French, trouble%20de%20l%27usage%20de%20la%20phencyclidine
correct, masculine noun
- trouble de l'usage de la PCP 1, record 1, French, trouble%20de%20l%27usage%20de%20la%20PCP
correct, masculine noun
- dépendance à la phencyclidine 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20la%20phencyclidine
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun
- dépendance à la PCP 1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20la%20PCP
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépendance à la phencyclidine; dépendance à la PCP : La description de la «dépendance à la phencyclidine» trouvée dans le DSM-IV (quatrième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux) correspond à la notion maintenant désignée par le terme «trouble de l'usage de la phencyclidine». 1, record 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20phencyclidine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dépendance à la phencyclidine; dépendance à la PCP : Dans le DSM-5 (cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), les catégories «abus de phencyclidine» et «dépendance à la phencyclidine» ont été remplacées par la catégorie générale «trouble de l'usage de la phencyclidine». Ce changement visait à éviter la confusion entre «dépendance» et «addiction» ainsi que l'utilisation du mot «abus», qui peut être considéré comme stigmatisant. 1, record 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20phencyclidine
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
- cannabis use disorder
1, record 2, English, cannabis%20use%20disorder
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CUD 2, record 2, English, CUD
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cannabis addiction 2, record 2, English, cannabis%20addiction
correct, see observation, noun
- cannabis dependence 3, record 2, English, cannabis%20dependence
former designation, correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A problematic pattern of cannabis use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the following, occurring within a 12-month period. 1. Cannabis is often taken in larger amount or over a longer period than was intended. 2. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control cannabis use. 3. A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain cannabis, use cannabis, or recover from its effects. 4. Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use cannabis. 5. Recurrent cannabis use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home. 6. Continued cannabis use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of cannabis. 7. Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of cannabis use. 8. Recurrent cannabis use in situations in which it is physically hazardous. 9. Cannabis use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by cannabis. 10. Tolerance... 11. Withdrawal... 4, record 2, English, - cannabis%20use%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cannabis addiction: Although some authors use the designation "cannabis addiction" to refer to the severe form of "cannabis use disorder," these two designations are generally used interchangeably. The word "addiction" is also sometimes considered stigmatizing. 5, record 2, English, - cannabis%20use%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cannabis dependence: The description of "cannabis dependence" found in the DSM-IV (fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) corresponds to the concept now named "cannabis use disorder." 5, record 2, English, - cannabis%20use%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
cannabis dependence: In the DSM-5 (fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the categories "cannabis abuse" and "cannabis dependence" have been replaced with the overarching category "cannabis 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. 5, record 2, English, - cannabis%20use%20disorder
Record 2, Key term(s)
- addiction to cannabis
- cannabis dependency
- cannabis dependance
- dependence on cannabis
- dependency on cannabis
- dependance on cannabis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trouble lié à l'utilisation de cannabis
1, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20cannabis
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- trouble lié à l'usage de cannabis 2, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27usage%20de%20cannabis
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation de cannabis 3, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20de%20cannabis
correct, masculine noun
- trouble de l'usage du cannabis 4, record 2, French, trouble%20de%20l%27usage%20du%20cannabis
correct, masculine noun
- TUC 2, record 2, French, TUC
correct, masculine noun
- TUC 2, record 2, French, TUC
- dépendance au cannabis 5, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20au%20cannabis
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun
- addiction au cannabis 2, record 2, French, addiction%20au%20cannabis
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mode d'usage problématique du cannabis conduisant à une altération du fonctionnement ou une souffrance cliniquement significative, caractérisé par la présence d'au moins deux des manifestations suivantes, durant une période de 12 mois[.] 1. Le cannabis est souvent pris en quantité plus importante ou pendant une période plus [longue] que prévu. 2. Il y a un désir persistant, ou des efforts infructueux, pour diminuer ou contrôler l'usage du cannabis. 3. Beaucoup de temps est passé à des activités nécessaires pour obtenir le cannabis, à utiliser le cannabis ou à récupérer des effets du cannabis. 4. Envie impérieuse («craving»), fort désir ou besoin pressant de consommer du cannabis. 5. Usage répété de cannabis conduisant à l'incapacité de remplir ses obligations majeures au travail, à l'école ou à la maison. 6. Usage de cannabis qui continue malgré des problèmes interpersonnels ou sociaux, persistants ou récurrents, causés ou exacerbés par les effets du cannabis. 7. Des activités sociales, professionnelles ou de loisirs importantes sont abandonnées ou réduites à cause de l'usage du cannabis. 8. Usage répété du cannabis dans des situations où cela peut-être physiquement dangereux. 9. L'usage du cannabis est poursuivi bien que la personne sache avoir un problème psychologique ou physique persistant ou récurrent susceptible d'avoir été causé ou exacerbé par le cannabis. 10. Tolérance [...] 11. Sevrage [...] 6, record 2, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20cannabis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dépendance au cannabis : La description de la «dépendance au cannabis» trouvée dans le DSM-IV (quatrième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux) correspond à la notion maintenant désignée par le terme «trouble de l'usage du cannabis». 7, record 2, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20cannabis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dépendance au cannabis : Dans le DSM-5 (cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), les catégories «abus de cannabis» et «dépendance au cannabis» ont été remplacées par la catégorie générale «trouble de l'usage du cannabis». Ce changement visait à éviter la confusion entre «dépendance» et «addiction» ainsi que l'utilisation du mot «abus», qui peut être considéré comme stigmatisant. 7, record 2, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20cannabis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
addiction au cannabis : Bien que selon certains auteurs la désignation «addiction au cannabis» désigne la forme sévère du «trouble de l'usage du cannabis», ces désignations sont généralement interchangeables. Au Québec, l'anglicisme «addiction» est à éviter, mais il est accepté ailleurs dans la francophonie. En outre, il est parfois considéré comme stigmatisant. 7, record 2, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20cannabis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stimulant use disorder
1, record 3, English, stimulant%20use%20disorder
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- stimulant addiction 2, record 3, English, stimulant%20addiction
correct, see observation, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A pattern of amphetamine-type substance, cocaine, or other stimulant use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the following, occurring within a 12-month period[. ] 1. The stimulant is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended. 2. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control stimulant use. 3. A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the stimulant, use the stimulant, or recover from its effects. 4. Craving, or a strong urge to use the stimulant. 5. Recurrent stimulant use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home. 6. Continued stimulant use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the stimulant. 7. Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of stimulant use. 8. Recurrent stimulant use in situations in which it is physically hazardous. 9. Stimulant use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the stimulant. 10. Tolerance... 11. Withdrawal... 3, record 3, English, - stimulant%20use%20disorder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stimulant use disorder: 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. 4, record 3, English, - stimulant%20use%20disorder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
stimulant addiction: The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing. 4, record 3, English, - stimulant%20use%20disorder
Record 3, Key term(s)
- addiction to stimulants
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trouble lié à l'utilisation de stimulants
1, record 3, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20stimulants
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- trouble lié à l'usage de stimulants 2, record 3, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27usage%20de%20stimulants
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation de stimulants 3, record 3, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20de%20stimulants
correct, masculine noun
- trouble de l'usage des stimulants 4, record 3, French, trouble%20de%20l%27usage%20des%20stimulants
correct, masculine noun
- addiction aux stimulants 5, record 3, French, addiction%20aux%20stimulants
see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trouble de l'usage des stimulants : 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. 6, record 3, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20stimulants
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
addiction aux stimulants : Au Québec, l'anglicisme «addiction» est à éviter, mais il est accepté ailleurs dans la francophonie. En outre, il est parfois considéré comme stigmatisant. 6, record 3, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20stimulants
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- adversity
1, record 4, English, adversity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adversity applies chiefly to a condition of great and continued misfortune, marked by serious accidents, hardships, and distress : Displaced persons have experienced adversity. 1, record 4, English, - adversity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- adversité
1, record 4, French, adversit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation malheureuse d'une personne qui a éprouvé des revers. 1, record 4, French, - adversit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- great distress 1, record 5, English, great%20distress
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- saisie exagérée
1, record 5, French, saisie%20exag%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
feminine noun
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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