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HALLUCINOGENIC DRUG [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-06-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- solar retinopathy
1, record 1, English, solar%20retinopathy
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SR 2, record 1, English, SR
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Solar retinopathy is a well-described clinical entity, thought to be the result of a photochemical injury to the retina.... It is reported most often following a solar eclipse, thus accounting for its sporadic occurrence. Less common cases have occurred following direct sun gazing. Cases in which direct solar observation has been implicated in retinal damage include : military personnel assigned to survey the sky; religious or ritualistic ceremonies; hallucinogenic drug use... ;mental illness; and matters of secondary gain.... Within several hours of solar exposure, patients may note a central scotoma in one or both eyes, though the dominant eye is often more severely affected. Visual acuity can be normal to significantly reduced... 3, record 1, English, - solar%20retinopathy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rétinopathie solaire
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9tinopathie%20solaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rétinopathie solaire survient immédiatement après avoir regardé le soleil. Cet accident se produit par jeu ou par comportement psychotique, [...] par croyances (adorateurs du soleil après dérive sectaire) ou par imprudence (éclipse avec protection insuffisante). [...] Les symptômes sont un scotome central sombre ou, au contraire, lumineux et une baisse d'acuité visuelle. L'examen du fond d'œil montre souvent une tache blanche centrale de petite dimension. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9tinopathie%20solaire
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
- hallucinogen use disorder
1, record 2, English, hallucinogen%20use%20disorder
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HUD 2, record 2, English, HUD
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hallucinogenic drug use disorder 3, record 2, English, hallucinogenic%20drug%20use%20disorder
correct, noun
- hallucinogen addiction 4, record 2, English, hallucinogen%20addiction
correct, see observation, noun
- hallucinogenic drug addiction 5, record 2, English, hallucinogenic%20drug%20%20addiction
correct, see observation, noun
- hallucinogen dependence 6, record 2, English, hallucinogen%20dependence
former designation, correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hallucinogen use disorder is a type of substance use disorder that can develop after a person repeatedly uses hallucinogens. People with hallucinogen use disorder will continue to take hallucinogens even though they cause problems in many parts of their lives. These problems can negatively affect a person’s relationships, work, and physical and mental health. 4, record 2, English, - hallucinogen%20use%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hallucinogen addiction; hallucinogenic drug addiction : The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing. 3, record 2, English, - hallucinogen%20use%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hallucinogen dependence: The description of "hallucinogen dependence" found in the DSM-IV (fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) corresponds to the concept now named "hallucinogen use disorder." 3, record 2, English, - hallucinogen%20use%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hallucinogen dependence: In the DSM-5 (fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the categories "hallucinogen abuse" and "hallucinogen dependence" have been replaced with the overarching category "other hallucinogen 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. The adjective "other" is used to indicate that phencyclidine (PCP) is excluded from this category. 3, record 2, English, - hallucinogen%20use%20disorder
Record 2, Key term(s)
- addiction to hallucinogens
- addiction to hallucinogenic drugs
- hallucinogen dependency
- hallucinogen dependance
- dependence on hallucinogens
- dependency on hallucinogens
- dependance on hallucinogens
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 d'hallucinogènes
1, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- trouble lié à l'utilisation de drogues hallucinogènes 1, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à l'usage d'hallucinogènes 1, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27usage%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à l'usage de drogues hallucinogènes 1, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27usage%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation d'hallucinogènes 1, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation de drogues hallucinogènes 1, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, masculine noun
- trouble de l'usage d'hallucinogènes 2, record 2, French, trouble%20de%20l%27usage%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, masculine noun
- trouble de l'usage de drogues hallucinogènes 1, record 2, French, trouble%20de%20l%27usage%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, masculine noun
- dépendance aux hallucinogènes 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun
- addiction aux hallucinogènes 4, record 2, French, addiction%20aux%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
see observation, feminine noun
- addiction aux drogues hallucinogènes 1, record 2, French, addiction%20aux%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépendance aux hallucinogènes : La description de la «dépendance aux hallucinogènes» 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 d'hallucinogènes». 1, record 2, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dépendance aux hallucinogènes : Dans le DSM-5 (cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), les catégories «abus d'hallucinogènes» et «dépendance aux hallucinogènes» ont été remplacées par la catégorie générale «trouble de l'usage d'un autre hallucinogène». Ce changement visait à éviter la confusion entre «dépendance» et «addiction» ainsi que l'utilisation du mot «abus», qui peut être considéré comme stigmatisant. L'adjectif «autre» est utilisé pour souligner le fait que la phencyclidine (PCP) est exclue de cette catégorie. 1, record 2, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
addiction aux hallucinogènes; addiction aux drogues hallucinogènes : Au Québec, l'anglicisme «addiction» est à éviter, mais il est accepté ailleurs dans la francophonie. En outre, il est parfois considéré comme stigmatisant. 1, record 2, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
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
- hallucinogen dependence
1, record 3, English, hallucinogen%20dependence
correct, see observation, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hallucinogen dependency 2, record 3, English, hallucinogen%20dependency
correct, see observation, noun
- hallucinogenic drug dependence 3, record 3, English, hallucinogenic%20drug%20%20dependence
correct, see observation, noun
- hallucinogenic drug dependency 3, record 3, English, hallucinogenic%20drug%20%20dependency
correct, see observation, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hallucinogen dependence is the dependence on hallucinogens to meet the psychological need of not being able to function properly without them. 4, record 3, English, - hallucinogen%20dependence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hallucinogen dependence; hallucinogen dependency; hallucinogenic drug dependence; hallucinogenic drug dependency : Not to be confused with "addiction, "which includes cravings and urges despite the associated negative consequences. 3, record 3, English, - hallucinogen%20dependence
Record 3, Key term(s)
- hallucinogen dependance
- dependence on hallucinogens
- dependency on hallucinogens
- dependance on hallucinogens
- dependence on hallucinogenic drugs
- dependency on hallucinogenic drugs
- dependance on hallucinogenic drugs
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dépendance aux hallucinogènes
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dépendance aux drogues hallucinogènes 1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépendance aux hallucinogènes; dépendance aux drogues hallucinogènes : Ne pas confondre avec la désignation «dépendance» utilisée comme synonyme de la désignation «addiction», qui comprend une envie irrépressible de consommer une substance ou d'adopter un comportement malgré les conséquences négatives associées. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hallucinogen use
1, record 4, English, hallucinogen%20use
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hallucinogenic drug use 2, record 4, English, hallucinogenic%20drug%20%20use
correct, see observation
- hallucinogen abuse 3, record 4, English, hallucinogen%20abuse
avoid, pejorative
- hallucinogenic drug abuse 4, record 4, English, hallucinogenic%20drug%20%20abuse
avoid, pejorative
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Probably the greatest danger with hallucinogen use is that it could lead to lasting mental health problems. 2, record 4, English, - hallucinogen%20use
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - hallucinogen%20use
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- utilisation d'hallucinogènes
1, record 4, French, utilisation%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- usage d'hallucinogènes 2, record 4, French, usage%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation d'hallucinogènes 2, record 4, French, consommation%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- utilisation de drogues hallucinogènes 3, record 4, French, utilisation%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- usage de drogues hallucinogènes 4, record 4, French, usage%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation de drogues hallucinogènes 5, record 4, French, consommation%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- abus d'hallucinogènes 6, record 4, French, abus%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
- abus de drogues hallucinogènes 7, record 4, French, abus%20de%20drogues%20hallucinog%C3%A8nes
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - utilisation%20d%27hallucinog%C3%A8nes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Medication
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- marijuana
1, record 5, English, marijuana
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- grass 2, record 5, English, grass
correct, noun, familiar
- pot 3, record 5, English, pot
correct, noun, familiar
- weed 4, record 5, English, weed
correct, noun, familiar
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The cannabis plant used as an intoxicating and hallucinogenic drug in the form of a crude preparation of its dried leaves, flowering tops and stem. 5, record 5, English, - marijuana
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Government will introduce legislation that will ... legalize, regulate and restrict access to marijuana. 6, record 5, English, - marijuana
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Marijuana is usually smoked, but it can also be brewed into a drink or incorporated into food. 5, record 5, English, - marijuana
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Marijuana has a plethora of other street names. 5, record 5, English, - marijuana
Record 5, Key term(s)
- marihuana
- marajuana
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Médicaments
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- marijuana
1, record 5, French, marijuana
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- mari 2, record 5, French, mari
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- marihuana 3, record 5, French, marihuana
correct, feminine noun
- herbe 4, record 5, French, herbe
correct, feminine noun, familiar
- pot 5, record 5, French, pot
correct, feminine noun, familiar
- marie-jeanne 6, record 5, French, marie%2Djeanne
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Drogue hallucinogène à l’aspect de tabac dérivée du chanvre indien, constituée de sommités fleuries et de feuilles de plants femelles, séchées et hachées. 5, record 5, French, - marijuana
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cela comprend le dépôt de mesures législatives qui [...] légaliseront et réglementeront la consommation de marijuana et limiteront l’accès à cette substance. 7, record 5, French, - marijuana
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marijuana : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 8, record 5, French, - marijuana
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
- Medicamentos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- marihuana
1, record 5, Spanish, marihuana
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- mariguana 1, record 5, Spanish, mariguana
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Producto elaborado a partir del cáñamo índico, que, al ser fumado, produce efectos eufóricos o narcóticos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - marihuana
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-10-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hallucinogen
1, record 6, English, hallucinogen
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hallucinogenic drug 2, record 6, English, hallucinogenic%20drug
correct
- hallucinatory drug 3, record 6, English, hallucinatory%20drug
correct
- hallucination-inducing drug 4, record 6, English, hallucination%2Dinducing%20drug
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance that causes excitation of the central nervous system, characterized by hallucination, mood change, anxiety, sensory distortion, delusion, and depersonalization. 5, record 6, English, - hallucinogen
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hallucinogène
1, record 6, French, hallucinog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- drogue hallucinogène 2, record 6, French, drogue%20hallucinog%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance qui, chez l'homme, suscite selon la dose des modifications des perceptions essentielles, notamment visuelles et auditives, ainsi que des perturbations de l'humeur. 3, record 6, French, - hallucinog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mescaline, la psylocybine, le LSD [diéthylamide de l'acide lysergique] sont des hallucinogènes. Ils entraînent une tolérance pharmacologique croisée entre eux, mais n'engendrent pas de dépendance physique. Les sujets prenant des hallucinogènes cherchent à faire une expérience psychédélique. Les perturbations sensorielles se divisent en : hyperesthésies (les couleurs paraissent plus vives, les tons prennent un relief éclatant); synesthésies (enchaînement d'un domaine sensoriel à un autre entraînant p. ex. la perception simultanée de sons et de couleurs); illusions visuelles et auditives (espaces et formes démesurément agrandis ou rapetissés, distortions des sons): hallucinations; désorientation temporospatiale. L'euphorie prédomine aux faibles doses, la dysphorie aux doses fortes. Les hallucinogènes peuvent provoquer des décompensations psychiques aigües. 3, record 6, French, - hallucinog%C3%A8ne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- alucinógeno
1, record 6, Spanish, alucin%C3%B3geno
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- droga alucinógena 2, record 6, Spanish, droga%20alucin%C3%B3gena
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El consumo de alucinógenos en la población de jóvenes y adolescentes está en la actualidad muy relacionado con el de drogas de síntesis. Los «ácidos», «trips o trippies», «bichos», etc., son denominaciones en argot de drogas alucinógenas, siendo las más extendidas la LSD-25 (dietilamida del ácido lisérgico),la mescalina y la psilocibina. 3, record 6, Spanish, - alucin%C3%B3geno
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-03-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- STP
1, record 7, English, STP
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- DOM 2, record 7, English, DOM
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
4-methyl-2, 5-dimethoxy-alpha-methylphenethylamine. 1, record 7, English, - STP
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dow chemical company; probably from the brand name of a motor oil additive, "scientifically treated petroleum", which promises added power; a synthetic hallucinogenic drug chemically related to amphetamine and mescaline, STP achieved notoriety in the summer of 1967.... 1, record 7, English, - STP
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- diméthoxyméthylamphétamine
1, record 7, French, dim%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thylamph%C3%A9tamine
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- DOM 1, record 7, French, DOM
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diméthoxy-2, 5 méthyl-4 alpha-méthylphénéthylamine. 1, record 7, French, - dim%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thylamph%C3%A9tamine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Neuroleptique et hallucinogène. 1, record 7, French, - dim%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thylamph%C3%A9tamine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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