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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cannabis use
1, record 1, English, cannabis%20use
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cannabis consumption 2, record 1, English, cannabis%20consumption
correct, noun
- cannabis abuse 3, record 1, English, cannabis%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although the public health burden of cannabis use is clearly smaller than for alcohol, tobacco, and ... illicit drugs, it is associated with risks for various adverse health outcomes, although causality is not established for all of these ... 4, record 1, English, - cannabis%20use
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cannabis 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. 5, record 1, English, - cannabis%20use
Record 1, Key term(s)
- use of cannabis
- consumption of cannabis
- abuse of cannabis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- consommation de cannabis
1, record 1, French, consommation%20de%20cannabis
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- usage de cannabis 2, record 1, French, usage%20de%20cannabis
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- utilisation de cannabis 3, record 1, French, utilisation%20de%20cannabis
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- abus de cannabis 4, record 1, French, abus%20de%20cannabis
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consommation de cannabis; usage de cannabis; utilisation de cannabis : 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 1, French, - consommation%20de%20cannabis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- consumo de cannabis
1, record 1, Spanish, consumo%20de%20cannabis
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- uso de cannabis 1, record 1, Spanish, uso%20de%20cannabis
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
consumo responsable de cannabis 1, record 1, Spanish, - consumo%20de%20cannabis
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