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PCP ABUSE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- phencyclidine use
1, record 1, English, phencyclidine%20use
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- PCP use 2, record 1, English, PCP%20use
correct, see observation, noun
- phencyclidine abuse 3, record 1, English, phencyclidine%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
- PCP abuse 3, record 1, English, PCP%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... significant disruption of the individual's life may occur because of episodes of intoxication or the chaotic lifestyle that is associated with phencyclidine use. 1, record 1, English, - phencyclidine%20use
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
phencyclidine use; PCP 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 1, English, - phencyclidine%20use
Record 1, Key term(s)
- use of phencyclidine
- use of PCP
- abuse of phencyclidine
- abuse of PCP
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- utilisation de phencyclidine
1, record 1, French, utilisation%20de%20phencyclidine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- utilisation de PCP 2, record 1, French, utilisation%20de%20PCP
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- usage de phencyclidine 2, record 1, French, usage%20de%20phencyclidine
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- usage de PCP 3, record 1, French, usage%20de%20PCP
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation de phencyclidine 4, record 1, French, consommation%20de%20phencyclidine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- consommation de PCP 4, record 1, French, consommation%20de%20PCP
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- abus de phencyclidine 5, record 1, French, abus%20de%20phencyclidine
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
- abus de PCP 5, record 1, French, abus%20de%20PCP
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
utilisation de phencyclidine; utilisation de PCP; usage de phencyclidine; usage de PCP; consommation de phencyclidine; consommation de PCP : 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. 2, record 1, French, - utilisation%20de%20phencyclidine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-02-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- phencyclidine abuse
1, record 2, English, phencyclidine%20abuse
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- PCP abuse 2, record 2, English, PCP%20abuse
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
phencyclidine abuse; PCP abuse: In previous editions of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the designation "phencyclidine abuse" referred to a specific type of "phencyclidine use disorder." 3, record 2, English, - phencyclidine%20abuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
phencyclidine abuse; PCP abuse: 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. 3, record 2, English, - phencyclidine%20abuse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abus de phencyclidine
1, record 2, French, abus%20de%20phencyclidine
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- abus de PCP 2, record 2, French, abus%20de%20PCP
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abus de phencyclidine; abus de PCP : Dans des versions antérieures du DSM (Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), la désignation «abus de phencyclidine» faisait référence à un type précis de «trouble lié à l'utilisation de phencyclidine». 3, record 2, French, - abus%20de%20phencyclidine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
abus de phencyclidine; abus de 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. 3, record 2, French, - abus%20de%20phencyclidine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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