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IMPAIRED ALCOHOL [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- soft drug
1, record 1, English, soft%20drug
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While soft drugs are perceived as less physically and mentally addictive and less harmful, that's not necessarily the case. Alcohol, nicotine and marijuana can lead to serious health problems, like liver disease, impaired brain function and several forms of cancer. 2, record 1, English, - soft%20drug
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most drugs are categorized as hard or soft based on public opinion rather than clear criteria. 2, record 1, English, - soft%20drug
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- drogue douce
1, record 1, French, drogue%20douce
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On entend fréquemment parler de «drogues dures» et de «drogues douces». Il n'existe en fait aucun critère scientifique permettant un tel classement. Une approximation définirait les «drogues dures» comme celles qui créent une dépendance physique (héroïne, autres opiacés, barbituriques, alcool) ou une dépendance psychique très rapide (crack) ou qui présentent un danger psychique (LSD, ecstasy, etc.) et les drogues douces comme les autres drogues (tabac et cannabis principalement). Une autre interprétation pourrait être de nommer «drogues douces» celles dont l'usage s'est plus ou moins banalisé et donc qui n'effraient pas comme l'alcool, le tabac et le cannabis, et même la cocaïne pour certains, les autres drogues étant classées comme dures. 2, record 1, French, - drogue%20douce
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- droga blanda
1, record 1, Spanish, droga%20blanda
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las drogas blandas son sustancias enervantes, derivadas de elementos naturales, como la mariguana y los hongos alucinógenos, consideradas menos dañinas para el organismo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - droga%20blanda
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Alcohol Dependence Scale
1, record 2, English, Alcohol%20Dependence%20Scale
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ADS 2, record 2, English, ADS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a 25-item scale, with a 12-month time frame covering alcohol withdrawal symptoms, impaired control over drinking, awareness of compulsion to drink, tolerance to alcohol, and salience of drink-seeking behavior. 2, record 2, English, - Alcohol%20Dependence%20Scale
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Alcohol Dependency Scale
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Alcohol Dependence Scale
1, record 2, French, Alcohol%20Dependence%20Scale
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ADS 2, record 2, French, ADS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- échelle d'évaluation de la dépendance à l'alcool 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9chelle%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20l%27alcool
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échelle d'évaluation de la dépendance à l'alcool : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 3, record 2, French, - Alcohol%20Dependence%20Scale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
- Road Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- driving under the influence of drugs
1, record 3, English, driving%20under%20the%20influence%20of%20drugs
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DUID 2, record 3, English, DUID
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- drug-impaired driving 3, record 3, English, drug%2Dimpaired%20driving
correct
- drugged driving 4, record 3, English, drugged%20driving
correct
- drug driving 5, record 3, English, drug%20driving
correct
- driving while on drugs 6, record 3, English, driving%20while%20on%20drugs
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Drugged driving(also referred to as drug driving, drug-impaired driving and driving under the influence of drugs) is the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of or impaired by a psychoactive drug(including illicit substances, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, or a combination of substances and alcohol). 7, record 3, English, - driving%20under%20the%20influence%20of%20drugs
Record 3, Key term(s)
- drug impaired driving
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Conduite automobile
- Sécurité routière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- conduite avec facultés affaiblies par la drogue
1, record 3, French, conduite%20avec%20facult%C3%A9s%20affaiblies%20par%20la%20drogue
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- conduite avec capacités affaiblies par l'effet d'une drogue 2, record 3, French, conduite%20avec%20capacit%C3%A9s%20affaiblies%20par%20l%27effet%20d%27une%20drogue
correct, feminine noun
- conduite sous l'effet de la drogue 3, record 3, French, conduite%20sous%20l%27effet%20de%20la%20drogue
correct, feminine noun
- conduite sous l'influence de la drogue 4, record 3, French, conduite%20sous%20l%27influence%20de%20la%20drogue
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La conduite sous l'influence de la drogue (aussi appelée conduite avec facultés affaiblies par la drogue [...]) est la conduite d'un véhicule à moteur sous l'influence d'un psychotrope (p. ex. substances illicites, médicaments sur ordonnance, médicaments en vente libre, combinaison de substances et d'alcool). 4, record 3, French, - conduite%20avec%20facult%C3%A9s%20affaiblies%20par%20la%20drogue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-09-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- alcohol intoxication
1, record 4, English, alcohol%20intoxication
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- alcoholic intoxication 2, record 4, English, alcoholic%20intoxication
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The essential feature of alcohol intoxication is the presence of clinically significant problematic behavioral or psychological changes(e. g., inappropriate sexual or aggressive behavior, mood lability, impaired judgment, impaired social or occupational functioning) that develop during, or shortly after, alcohol ingestion... These changes are accompanied by evidence of impaired functioning and judgment and, if intoxication is intense, can result in a life-threatening coma. 3, record 4, English, - alcohol%20intoxication
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- intoxication alcoolique
1, record 4, French, intoxication%20alcoolique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- intoxication par l'alcool 2, record 4, French, intoxication%20par%20l%27alcool
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La caractéristique essentielle de l'intoxication par l'alcool est la présence de modifications inadaptées, cliniquement significatives, comportementales ou psychologiques (p. ex., comportement sexuel ou agressif inapproprié, labilité de l'humeur, altération du jugement, altération du fonctionnement social ou professionnel) qui se développent pendant ou peu après l'ingestion d'alcool [...] Ces changements s'accompagnent d'une altération du fonctionnement et du jugement et, si l'intoxication est intense, peuvent provoquer un coma mortel. 2, record 4, French, - intoxication%20alcoolique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Drogas y toxicomanía
- Psicología clínica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- intoxicación alcohólica
1, record 4, Spanish, intoxicaci%C3%B3n%20alcoh%C3%B3lica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- intoxicación por alcohol 1, record 4, Spanish, intoxicaci%C3%B3n%20por%20alcohol
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Al llegar a la intoxicación alcohólica, puede provocarse un estado de coma y alcanzar la muerte por depresión respiratoria (disminución de la función pulmonar). 1, record 4, Spanish, - intoxicaci%C3%B3n%20alcoh%C3%B3lica
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En cuanto a la intoxicación por alcohol, la ayuda médica será necesaria si la persona mezcló con la bebida alguna droga depresora. 1, record 4, Spanish, - intoxicaci%C3%B3n%20alcoh%C3%B3lica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
- Road Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- impaired driving
1, record 5, English, impaired%20driving
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- driving while impaired 2, record 5, English, driving%20while%20impaired
correct
- DWI 3, record 5, English, DWI
correct
- DWI 3, record 5, English, DWI
- driving while intoxicated 4, record 5, English, driving%20while%20intoxicated
correct
- DWI 4, record 5, English, DWI
correct
- DWI 4, record 5, English, DWI
- driving under the influence 5, record 5, English, driving%20under%20the%20influence
correct, see observation
- DUI 6, record 5, English, DUI
correct, see observation
- DUI 6, record 5, English, DUI
- driving under impairment 7, record 5, English, driving%20under%20impairment
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Impaired driving requires evidence that a person drove a motor vehicle [with a decreased] ability to drive... The decreased ability to drive must come from the effects of alcohol, a drug(including medication), or both at the same time. 8, record 5, English, - impaired%20driving
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
driving under the influence; DUI; driving under impairment: The words "dui laws," "DUI law," "D.U.I." and "driving under the influence" are used by DUI lawyers and DUI attorneys in United States DUI Law. The expression "DUI" is not found in the Criminal Code of Canada. Canadians use terminology other than DUI or "driving under the influence." 7, record 5, English, - impaired%20driving
Record 5, Key term(s)
- drive while impaired
- drive while intoxicated
- drive under the influence
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Conduite automobile
- Sécurité routière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conduite avec facultés affaiblies
1, record 5, French, conduite%20avec%20facult%C3%A9s%20affaiblies
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CFA 2, record 5, French, CFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La conduite avec facultés affaiblies nécessite la preuve qu’une personne a conduit un véhicule à moteur alors que sa capacité de conduire est diminuée. La diminution de la capacité de conduire doit provenir de l’effet de l’alcool, de la drogue (incluant un médicament) ou de l'effet des deux à la fois. 3, record 5, French, - conduite%20avec%20facult%C3%A9s%20affaiblies
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Conducción de vehículos automotores
- Seguridad vial
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- conducción en estado de embriaguez
1, record 5, Spanish, conducci%C3%B3n%20en%20estado%20de%20embriaguez
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-02-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
- Road Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- driving under the influence of alcohol
1, record 6, English, driving%20under%20the%20influence%20of%20alcohol
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- DUI 2, record 6, English, DUI
correct
- DUIA 3, record 6, English, DUIA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- drunk driving 4, record 6, English, drunk%20driving
correct
- drunken driving 5, record 6, English, drunken%20driving
correct
- driving while impaired by alcohol 6, record 6, English, driving%20while%20impaired%20by%20alcohol
correct
- alcohol-impaired driving 7, record 6, English, alcohol%2Dimpaired%20driving
correct
Record 6, Key term(s)
- drive under the influence of alcohol
- drive while impaired by alcohol
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Conduite automobile
- Sécurité routière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- conduite avec facultés affaiblies par l'alcool
1, record 6, French, conduite%20avec%20facult%C3%A9s%20affaiblies%20par%20l%27alcool
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- conduite sous l'effet de l'alcool 2, record 6, French, conduite%20sous%20l%27effet%20de%20l%27alcool
correct, feminine noun
- conduite sous l'influence de l'alcool 3, record 6, French, conduite%20sous%20l%27influence%20de%20l%27alcool
correct, feminine noun
- conduite en état d'ivresse 4, record 6, French, conduite%20en%20%C3%A9tat%20d%27ivresse
correct, feminine noun
- conduite en état d'ébriété 5, record 6, French, conduite%20en%20%C3%A9tat%20d%27%C3%A9bri%C3%A9t%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- impaired judgment
1, record 7, English, impaired%20judgment
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The consumption of alcohol, and the assumption of the risks of impaired judgment, is in almost all cases a personal choice and an inherently personal activity. 1, record 7, English, - impaired%20judgment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- jugement affaibli
1, record 7, French, jugement%20affaibli
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La consommation d'alcool, et l'acceptation des risques liés à un jugement affaibli, constitue dans presque tous les cas un choix personnel et une activité intrinsèquement personnelle. 1, record 7, French, - jugement%20affaibli
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-10-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- history of alcohol consumption
1, record 8, English, history%20of%20alcohol%20consumption
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Also, although the hosts knew that D had gotten drunk in the past and driven, a history of alcohol consumption and impaired driving does not make impaired driving, and the consequent risk to other motorists, reasonably foreseeable. 1, record 8, English, - history%20of%20alcohol%20consumption
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- antécédents de consommation d'alcool
1, record 8, French, ant%C3%A9c%C3%A9dents%20de%20consommation%20d%27alcool
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Également, bien que les hôtes savaient que D avait conduit en état d'ébriété par le passé, des antécédents de consommation d'alcool et de conduite en état d'ébriété ne rendent pas raisonnablement prévisibles la conduite en état d'ébriété et les risques qu'elle représente pour les autres automobilistes. 1, record 8, French, - ant%C3%A9c%C3%A9dents%20de%20consommation%20d%27alcool
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antécédents de consommation d'alcool : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 8, French, - ant%C3%A9c%C3%A9dents%20de%20consommation%20d%27alcool
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-11-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Addiction Services of Thames Valley
1, record 9, English, Addiction%20Services%20of%20Thames%20Valley
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ADSTV 1, record 9, English, ADSTV
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, 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 9, English, - Addiction%20Services%20of%20Thames%20Valley
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Services de toxicomanie de Thames Valley
1, record 9, French, Services%20de%20toxicomanie%20de%20Thames%20Valley
correct, masculine noun, plural, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Penal Law
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- impaired by alcohol
1, record 10, English, impaired%20by%20alcohol
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To operate a vehicle. 1, record 10, English, - impaired%20by%20alcohol
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Droit pénal
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- affaibli par l'effet de l'alcool 1, record 10, French, affaibli%20par%20l%27effet%20de%20l%27alcool
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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