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POLYSUBSTANCE USE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polysubstance use disorder
1, record 1, English, polysubstance%20use%20disorder
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polysubstance addiction 2, record 1, English, polysubstance%20addiction
correct, see observation, noun
- polyaddiction 3, record 1, English, polyaddiction
correct, see observation, noun
- polysubstance dependence 4, record 1, English, polysubstance%20dependence
former designation, correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... an important feature of substance use disorder is the use of multiple substances in combination(e. g., cocaine, heroin, nicotine, and alcohol), referred to as polysubstance use disorder. Although any combination of drugs may be used, studies have shown that alcohol is commonly used with another substance... 5, record 1, English, - polysubstance%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polysubstance addiction; polyaddiction: The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing. 6, record 1, English, - polysubstance%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polysubstance dependence : The description of "polysubstance dependence" found in the DSM-IV(fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) corresponds to the concept now named "polysubstance use disorder. " 6, record 1, English, - polysubstance%20use%20disorder
Record 1, Key term(s)
- poly-substance use disorder
- poly-substance addiction
- poly-addiction
- poly-substance dependence
- polysubstance dependency
- poly-substance dependency
- polysubstance dependance
- poly-substance dependance
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 plusieurs substances psychoactives
1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trouble lié à l'usage de plusieurs substances psychoactives 2, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27usage%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation de plusieurs substances psychoactives 1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à l'utilisation de plusieurs substances 3, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- trouble lié à l'usage de plusieurs substances 1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27usage%20de%20plusieurs%20substances
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation de plusieurs substances 1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- polytoxicomanie 2, record 1, French, polytoxicomanie
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- dépendance à plusieurs substances psychoactives 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
see observation, feminine noun
- dépendance à plusieurs substances 4, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20plusieurs%20substances
see observation, feminine noun
- polydépendance 5, record 1, French, polyd%C3%A9pendance
see observation, feminine noun
- polyaddiction 5, record 1, French, polyaddiction
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trouble lié à l'utilisation de plusieurs substances; trouble lié à l'usage de plusieurs substances; trouble lié à la consommation de plusieurs substances; dépendance à plusieurs substances : La désignation «substance» n'a pas en français le sens de «substance psychoactive». Par contre, il est parfois indiqué de l'utiliser dans ce sens, notamment lorsqu'on fait référence à certaines classifications. 1, record 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polytoxicomanie : Les désignations formées à partir du mot «toxicomanie» sont parfois considérées comme stigmatisantes. 1, record 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dépendance à plusieurs substances psychoactives; dépendance à plusieurs substances; polydépendance : Les désignations formées à l'aide du mot «dépendance» correspondent à la notion représentée par «trouble lié à l'utilisation de plusieurs substances psychoactives» lorsque le mot «dépendance» est utilisé selon la définition trouvée dans le DSM-IV (quatrième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux). 1, record 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
polyaddiction : 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 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
Record 1, Key term(s)
- trouble de l'utilisation de plusieurs substances psychoactives
- trouble de l'usage de plusieurs substances psychoactives
- trouble de la consommation de plusieurs substances psychoactives
- trouble de l'utilisation de plusieurs substances
- trouble de l'usage de plusieurs substances
- trouble de la consommation de plusieurs substances
- poly-toxicomanie
- poly-dépendance
- poly-addiction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-03-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polysubstance use
1, record 2, English, polysubstance%20use
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polysubstance abuse 2, record 2, English, polysubstance%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polysubstance use(i. e., simultaneous or sequential use of different psychoactive substances) is associated with increases in the risk of severe health problems and social impairments. 3, record 2, English, - polysubstance%20use
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polysubstance 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, - polysubstance%20use
Record 2, Key term(s)
- poly-substance use
- poly-substance abuse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- utilisation de plusieurs substances psychoactives
1, record 2, French, utilisation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- usage de plusieurs substances psychoactives 2, record 2, French, usage%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation de plusieurs substances psychoactives 1, record 2, French, consommation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- utilisation de plusieurs substances 3, record 2, French, utilisation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- usage de plusieurs substances 4, record 2, French, usage%20de%20plusieurs%20substances
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation de plusieurs substances 5, record 2, French, consommation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- polyconsommation 6, record 2, French, polyconsommation
correct, feminine noun
- polyusage 7, record 2, French, polyusage
correct, masculine noun
- abus de plusieurs substances 8, record 2, French, abus%20de%20plusieurs%20substances
avoid, see observation, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La polyconsommation est l'usage de plusieurs substances en même temps ou sur une courte période. 9, record 2, French, - utilisation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
utilisation de plusieurs substances psychoactives; usage de plusieurs substances psychoactives; consommation de plusieurs substances psychoactives; utilisation de plusieurs substances; usage de plusieurs substances; consommation de plusieurs substances : 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, - utilisation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
utilisation de plusieurs substances; usage de plusieurs substances; consommation de plusieurs substances; abus de plusieurs substances : La désignation «substance» n'a pas en français le sens de «substance psychoactive». Par contre, il est parfois indiqué de l'utiliser dans ce sens, notamment lorsqu'on fait référence à certaines classifications. 3, record 2, French, - utilisation%20de%20plusieurs%20substances%20psychoactives
Record 2, Key term(s)
- poly-consommation
- poly-usage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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