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ALCOOLODEPENDANCE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-08-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alcohol dependence
1, record 1, English, alcohol%20dependence
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- alcohol dependency 2, record 1, English, alcohol%20dependency
correct, see observation
- alcoholism 1, record 1, English, alcoholism
pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pattern of repeated or compulsive use of alcohol despite significant behavioral, physiological, and psychosocial problems ... 1, record 1, English, - alcohol%20dependence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... it may also feature cravings, the development of tolerance, and characteristic withdrawal symptoms if use is suspended. The diagnosis is further differentiated from alcohol abuse by the preoccupation with obtaining alcohol or recovering from its effects. 1, record 1, English, - alcohol%20dependence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alcohol dependence; alcohol dependency: In the DSM-5 [fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders], the categories "alcohol abuse" and "alcohol dependence" have been replaced with the overarching category "alcohol use disorder." This change was made to avoid the confusion between "dependence" and "addiction" and the use of the word "abuse," which can be considered stigmatizing. 3, record 1, English, - alcohol%20dependence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dépendance à l’alcool
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Balcool
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alcoolodépendance 2, record 1, French, alcoolod%C3%A9pendance
feminine noun
- alcoolo-dépendance 3, record 1, French, alcoolo%2Dd%C3%A9pendance
feminine noun
- alcoolisme 4, record 1, French, alcoolisme
masculine noun, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépendance à l'alcool : Dans le DSM-5 [cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux] les catégories «abus d'alcool» et «dépendance à l'alcool» ont été remplacées par la catégorie générale «trouble de l'usage de l'alcool». Ce changement visait à éviter la confusion entre «dépendance» et «addiction» ainsi que l'utilisation du mot «abus», qui peut être considéré comme stigmatisant. 5, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Balcool
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Michigan Alcohol Screening Test
1, record 2, English, Michigan%20Alcohol%20Screening%20Test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MAST 1, record 2, English, MAST
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a 25-item structure interview instrument [that] relates to the experience of adverse consequences of alcohol use including medical, interpersonal, and legal difficulties. 1, record 2, English, - Michigan%20Alcohol%20Screening%20Test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Michigan Alcohol Screening Test
1, record 2, French, Michigan%20Alcohol%20Screening%20Test
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MAST 1, record 2, French, MAST
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Test de dépistage de l'alcoolodépendance du Michigan 2, record 2, French, Test%20de%20d%C3%A9pistage%20de%20l%27alcoolod%C3%A9pendance%20du%20Michigan
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Test de dépistage de l’alcoolo-dépendance du Michigan
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-02-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Short Mast
1, record 3, English, Short%20Mast
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test 1, record 3, English, Short%20Michigan%20Alcoholism%20Screening%20Test
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Version abrégée du Mast
1, record 3, French, Version%20abr%C3%A9g%C3%A9e%20du%20Mast
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Version abrégée du test de dépistage d’alcoolodépendance du Michigan 2, record 3, French, Version%20abr%C3%A9g%C3%A9e%20du%20test%20de%20d%C3%A9pistage%20d%26rsquo%3Balcoolod%C3%A9pendance%20du%20Michigan
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La version abrégée du Mast comporte 10 questions au lieu des 25 de la version complète. 2, record 3, French, - Version%20abr%C3%A9g%C3%A9e%20du%20Mast
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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