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Record 1 2024-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
CONT

... psychoactive substance use (i.e., nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine) impacts sleep architecture in healthy individuals, but their effects in those with OSA [obstructive sleep apnea] have not been well described.

OBS

psychoactive substance use; substance 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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
OBS

utilisation de substances psychoactives; usage de substances psychoactives; consommation de substances psychoactives; utilisation de substances; usage de substances; consommation de 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.

OBS

utilisation de substances; usage de substances; consommation de substances; abus de 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.

Key term(s)
  • utilisation d'une substance psycho-active
  • usage d'une substance psycho-active
  • consommation d'une substance psycho-active

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Drogas y toxicomanía
CONT

El uso de sustancias psicoactivas se asocia con riesgos a la salud y con que se desarrolle un consumo problemático. El consumo problemático, en especial cuando no recibe tratamiento, aumenta el riesgo de morbilidad y mortalidad y puede llevar a alteraciones en lo personal, familiar, social, académico, trabajo y otras áreas del funcionamiento.

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