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PCP DEPENDENCY [2 records]
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 2025-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- phencyclidine dependence
1, record 2, English, phencyclidine%20dependence
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- phencyclidine dependency 1, record 2, English, phencyclidine%20dependency
correct, see observation, noun
- PCP dependence 2, record 2, English, PCP%20dependence
correct, see observation, noun
- PCP dependency 1, record 2, English, PCP%20dependency
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Phencyclidine dependence refers to the reliance on phencyclidine use to function, either to avoid withdrawal symptoms or to meet the psychological needs of someone feeling unable to cope without the substance. 1, record 2, English, - phencyclidine%20dependence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
phencyclidine dependence; phencyclidine dependency; PCP dependence; PCP dependency : Not to be confused with "addiction, "which includes cravings and urges despite the associated negative consequences. 1, record 2, English, - phencyclidine%20dependence
Record 2, Key term(s)
- phencyclidine dependance
- PCP dependance
- dependence on phencyclidine
- dependency on phencyclidine
- dependance on phencyclidine
- dependence on PCP
- dependency on PCP
- dependance on PCP
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dépendance à la phencyclidine
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20la%20phencyclidine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dépendance à la PCP 1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20la%20PCP
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La dépendance à la phencyclidine correspond au fait de compter sur la consommation de phencyclidine pour fonctionner, soit pour éviter les symptômes de sevrage liés à l'arrêt de la consommation, soit pour répondre aux besoins psychologiques d'une personne qui se croit incapable de fonctionner sans consommer la substance. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20la%20phencyclidine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dépendance à la phencyclidine; dépendance à la PCP : Ne pas confondre avec la désignation «dépendance» utilisée comme synonyme de la désignation «addiction», qui comprend une envie irrépressible de consommer une substance malgré les conséquences négatives associées. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20la%20phencyclidine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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