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AMPHETAMINE DEPENDANCE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- amphetamine use disorder
1, record 1, English, amphetamine%20use%20disorder
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- amphetamine addiction 2, record 1, English, amphetamine%20addiction
correct, see observation, noun
- amphetamine dependence 3, record 1, English, amphetamine%20dependence
former designation, correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amphetamine use disorder is diagnosed based on several factors associated with amphetamine use such as withdrawal symptoms, craving, tolerance, reduced social activities, and persistent desire to use amphetamine despite developing abnormal psychological and physiological conditions ... 1, record 1, English, - amphetamine%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amphetamine addiction: The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing. 4, record 1, English, - amphetamine%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
amphetamine dependence: The description of "amphetamine dependence" found in the DSM-IV (fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) corresponds to the concept now named "amphetamine use disorder." 4, record 1, English, - amphetamine%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
amphetamine dependence : 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 1, English, - amphetamine%20use%20disorder
Record 1, Key term(s)
- addiction to amphetamine
- amphetamine dependency
- amphetamine dependance
- dependence on amphetamine
- dependency on amphetamine
- dependance on amphetamine
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 d'amphétamine
1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trouble lié à l'usage d'amphétamine 1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27usage%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation d'amphétamine 1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
correct, masculine noun
- dépendance à l'amphétamine 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20l%27amph%C3%A9tamine
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun
- addiction à l'amphétamine 3, record 1, French, addiction%20%C3%A0%20l%27amph%C3%A9tamine
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépendance à l'amphétamine : La description de la «dépendance à l'amphétamine» 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 lié à l'utilisation d'amphétamine». 1, record 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dépendance à l'amphétamine : 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. 1, record 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
addiction à l'amphétamine : 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%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
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
- amphetamine dependence
1, record 2, English, amphetamine%20dependence
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- amphetamine dependency 2, record 2, English, amphetamine%20dependency
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Amphetamine dependence refers to the reliance on amphetamine use to function, either to avoid withdrawal symptoms or to meet the psychological needs of someone feeling unable to cope without the substance. 3, record 2, English, - amphetamine%20dependence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
amphetamine dependence; amphetamine dependency: Not to be confused with "addiction," which includes cravings and urges despite the associated negative consequences. 3, record 2, English, - amphetamine%20dependence
Record 2, Key term(s)
- amphetamine dependance
- dependence on amphetamine
- dependency on amphetamine
- dependance on amphetamine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dépendance à l'amphétamine
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20l%27amph%C3%A9tamine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La dépendance à l'amphétamine correspond au fait de compter sur la consommation d'amphétamine 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%20l%27amph%C3%A9tamine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dépendance à l'amphétamine : 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%20l%27amph%C3%A9tamine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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