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USAGE NICOTINE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tobacco use disorder
1, record 1, English, tobacco%20use%20disorder
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TUD 2, record 1, English, TUD
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tobacco addiction 3, record 1, English, tobacco%20addiction
correct, see observation, noun
- nicotine dependence 4, record 1, English, nicotine%20dependence
former designation, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tobacco use disorder (TUD) is the most common of SUDs [substance use disorders] ... Any products that delivers nicotine (e.g., vaping, smoking, chewing, transdermal patches, and snuff) contributes to the dependence. However, TUD is specific to the delivery of nicotine through the use of tobacco. 5, record 1, English, - tobacco%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tobacco addiction: The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing. 6, record 1, English, - tobacco%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nicotine dependence: The description of "nicotine dependence" found in the DSM-IV (fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) corresponds to the concept now named "tobacco use disorder." 6, record 1, English, - tobacco%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
nicotine dependence: In the DSM-5 (fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the category "nicotine dependence" has been replaced with the category "tobacco use disorder." This change was made to prevent confusion between "dependence" and "addiction" and because nicotine is generally absorbed through tobacco products. 6, record 1, English, - tobacco%20use%20disorder
Record 1, Key term(s)
- addiction to tobacco
- nicotine dependency
- nicotine dependance
- dependence on nicotine
- dependency on nicotine
- dependance on nicotine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trouble de l’usage du tabac
1, record 1, French, trouble%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20du%20tabac
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tabagisme 2, record 1, French, tabagisme
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- trouble lié à l’utilisation de tabac 3, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Butilisation%20de%20tabac
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à l’usage de tabac 4, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20de%20tabac
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation de tabac 3, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20de%20tabac
correct, masculine noun
- addiction au tabac 5, record 1, French, addiction%20au%20tabac
see observation, feminine noun
- tabacomanie 6, record 1, French, tabacomanie
see observation, feminine noun
- dépendance à la nicotine 7, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20la%20nicotine
former designation, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tabagisme : Cette désignation peut également désigner la consommation de tabac ou l’intoxication due à un excès de consommation de tabac. 3, record 1, French, - trouble%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20du%20tabac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
addiction au tabac : Au Québec, l’anglicisme «addiction» est à éviter, mais il est accepté ailleurs dans la francophonie. En outre, il est parfois considéré comme stigmatisant. 3, record 1, French, - trouble%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20du%20tabac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tabacomanie : Les désignations formées par l’ajout du suffixe «-manie» pour désigner un trouble lié à l’usage d’une substance sont parfois considérées comme stigmatisantes. 3, record 1, French, - trouble%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20du%20tabac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
dépendance à la nicotine : La description de la «dépendance à la nicotine» 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 du tabac». 3, record 1, French, - trouble%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20du%20tabac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
dépendance à la nicotine : Dans le DSM-5(cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), la catégorie «dépendance à la nicotine» a été remplacée par la catégorie «trouble de l'usage du tabac». Ce changement a été effectué pour éviter la confusion entre «dépendance» et «addiction» et parce que la nicotine est généralement consommée par l'entremise de produits du tabac. 3, record 1, French, - trouble%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20du%20tabac
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-02-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nicotine use disorder
1, record 2, English, nicotine%20use%20disorder
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NUD 2, record 2, English, NUD
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nicotine addiction 3, record 2, English, nicotine%20addiction
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The category "nicotine use disorder" is more general than "tobacco use disorder," since nicotine can also be absorbed through tobacco-free products. 4, record 2, English, - nicotine%20use%20disorder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nicotine addiction: The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing. 4, record 2, English, - nicotine%20use%20disorder
Record 2, Key term(s)
- addiction to nicotine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trouble lié à l’utilisation de nicotine
1, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Butilisation%20de%20nicotine
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- trouble lié à l'usage de nicotine 2, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27usage%20de%20nicotine
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation de nicotine 3, record 2, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20de%20nicotine
correct, masculine noun
- trouble de l'usage de la nicotine 4, record 2, French, trouble%20de%20l%27usage%20de%20la%20nicotine
correct, masculine noun
- addiction à la nicotine 4, record 2, French, addiction%20%C3%A0%20la%20nicotine
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La catégorie «trouble lié à l’utilisation de nicotine» est plus générale que la catégorie «trouble lié à l’utilisation du tabac», étant donné que la nicotine peut aussi être consommée dans des produits sans tabac. 3, record 2, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Butilisation%20de%20nicotine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
addiction à la nicotine : Au Québec, l’anglicisme «addiction» est à éviter, mais il est accepté ailleurs dans la francophonie. En outre, il est parfois considéré comme stigmatisant. 3, record 2, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Butilisation%20de%20nicotine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-01-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nicotine use
1, record 3, English, nicotine%20use
correct, see observation, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- nicotine abuse 2, record 3, English, nicotine%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nicotine use is a leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide, and most of those who attempt to quit will relapse. While electronic cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) were presented as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes and promoted as devices to help traditional tobacco smokers reduce or quit smoking, they have instead contributed to increasing nicotine use among youths. 3, record 3, English, - nicotine%20use
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nicotine 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 3, English, - nicotine%20use
Record 3, Key term(s)
- use of nicotine
- abuse of nicotine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- consommation de nicotine
1, record 3, French, consommation%20de%20nicotine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- usage de nicotine 2, record 3, French, usage%20de%20nicotine
correct, masculine noun
- utilisation de nicotine 3, record 3, French, utilisation%20de%20nicotine
correct, feminine noun
- abus de nicotine 4, record 3, French, abus%20de%20nicotine
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consommation de nicotine; usage de nicotine; utilisation de nicotine : 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. 5, record 3, French, - consommation%20de%20nicotine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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