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SUBSTANCE PSYCHO-ACTIVE [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- substance dependence
1, record 1, English, substance%20dependence
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- psychoactive substance dependence 2, record 1, English, psychoactive%20substance%20dependence
correct, see observation, noun
- psychotropic substance dependence 3, record 1, English, psychotropic%20substance%20dependence
correct, see observation, noun
- substance dependency 4, record 1, English, substance%20dependency
correct, see observation, noun
- chemical dependence 5, record 1, English, chemical%20dependence
correct, noun
- chemical dependency 6, record 1, English, chemical%20dependency
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Substance dependence is a broad term describing a state in which a person has difficulty functioning unless under the influence of a drug or other chemical substance. Chemical substances may produce a wide spectrum of dependence, which may include psychological or physical dependence, or both. 7, record 1, English, - substance%20dependence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
substance dependence; psychoactive substance dependence; psychotropic substance dependence; substance dependency: In the DSM-5 (fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the categories "substance abuse" and "substance dependence" have been replaced with the overarching category "substance 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. 8, record 1, English, - substance%20dependence
Record 1, Key term(s)
- substance dependance
- psychoactive substance dependency
- psychoactive substance dependance
- psychotropic substance dependency
- psychotropic substance dependance
- chemical dependance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dépendance à une substance psychoactive
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psychoactive
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dépendance à une substance psychotrope 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psychotrope
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- dépendance à un psychotrope 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20un%20psychotrope
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- dépendance à une substance 4, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance
see observation, feminine noun
- chimiodépendance 5, record 1, French, chimiod%C3%A9pendance
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépendance à une substance : 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. 6, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psychoactive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dépendance à une substance psychoactive; dépendance à une substance psychotrope; dépendance à un psychotrope; dépendance à une substance : Dans le DSM-5 (cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), les catégories «abus de substance» et «dépendance à une substance» ont été remplacées par la catégorie générale «trouble de l'usage d'une substance». Ce changement visait à éviter la confusion entre «dépendance» et «addiction» ainsi que l'utilisation du mot «abus», qui peut être considéré comme stigmatisant. 6, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psychoactive
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dépendance à une substance psycho-active
- chimio-dépendance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Drogas y toxicomanía
- Psicología clínica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dependencia de sustancias psicoactivas
1, record 1, Spanish, dependencia%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- dependencia química 2, record 1, Spanish, dependencia%20qu%C3%ADmica
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance use
1, record 2, English, psychoactive%20substance%20use
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- substance use 2, record 2, English, substance%20use
correct, see observation, noun
- psychoactive substance abuse 3, record 2, English, psychoactive%20substance%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
- substance abuse 4, record 2, English, substance%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 5, record 2, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20use
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 6, record 2, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20use
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- utilisation de substances psychoactives
1, record 2, French, utilisation%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- usage de substances psychoactives 1, record 2, French, usage%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation de substances psychoactives 1, record 2, French, consommation%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- utilisation de substances 2, record 2, French, utilisation%20de%20substances
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- usage de substances 1, record 2, French, usage%20de%20substances
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation de substances 2, record 2, French, consommation%20de%20substances
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- abus de substances psychoactives 3, record 2, French, abus%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
- abus de substances 4, record 2, French, abus%20de%20substances
avoid, see observation, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 5, record 2, French, - utilisation%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 5, record 2, French, - utilisation%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
Record 2, Key term(s)
- utilisation d’une substance psycho-active
- usage d’une substance psycho-active
- consommation d’une substance psycho-active
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- uso de sustancias psicoactivas
1, record 2, Spanish, uso%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- uso de sustancias 2, record 2, Spanish, uso%20de%20sustancias
correct, masculine noun
- consumo de sustancias psicoactivas 3, record 2, Spanish, consumo%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
correct, masculine noun
- consumo de sustancias 4, record 2, Spanish, consumo%20de%20sustancias
correct, masculine noun
- abuso de sustancias psicoactivas 5, record 2, Spanish, abuso%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
- abuso de sustancias 6, record 2, Spanish, abuso%20de%20sustancias
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 7, record 2, Spanish, - uso%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-12-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- substance abuse
1, record 3, English, substance%20abuse
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- psychoactive substance abuse 2, record 3, English, psychoactive%20substance%20abuse
correct, see observation
- psychotropic substance abuse 3, record 3, English, psychotropic%20substance%20abuse
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs or alcohol for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts. 4, record 3, English, - substance%20abuse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Substance abuse may lead to social, physical, emotional, and job-related problems. 4, record 3, English, - substance%20abuse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
substance abuse; psychoactive substance abuse; psychotropic substance abuse: In the DSM-5 (fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the categories "substance abuse" and "substance dependence" have been replaced with the overarching category "substance 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. 5, record 3, English, - substance%20abuse
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- abus de substance psychoactive
1, record 3, French, abus%20de%20substance%20psychoactive
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- abus de substance psychotrope 2, record 3, French, abus%20de%20substance%20psychotrope
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- abus de psychotrope 3, record 3, French, abus%20de%20psychotrope
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- abus de substance 4, record 3, French, abus%20de%20substance
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abus de substance : 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. 5, record 3, French, - abus%20de%20substance%20psychoactive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
abus de substance psychoactive; abus de substance psychotrope; abus de psychotrope; abus de substance : Dans le DSM-5 (cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux), les catégories «abus de substance» et «dépendance à une substance» ont été remplacées par la catégorie générale «trouble de l'usage d'une substance». 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 3, French, - abus%20de%20substance%20psychoactive
Record 3, Key term(s)
- abus de substance psycho-active
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- abuso de sustancias
1, record 3, Spanish, abuso%20de%20sustancias
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- abuso de sustancias psicoactivas 2, record 3, Spanish, abuso%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el DSM-IIIR1 [Manual diagnóstico y estadístico de los trastornos mentales], el "abuso de sustancias psicoactivas" se define como "un modelo desadaptativo de uso de una sustancia psicoactiva caracterizado por un consumo continuado, a pesar de que el sujeto sabe que tiene un problema social, laboral, psicológico o físico, persistente o recurrente, provocado o estimulado por el consumo o consumo recurrente en situaciones en las que es físicamente peligroso". 3, record 3, Spanish, - abuso%20de%20sustancias
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-12-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Nervous System
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- drug-induced dementia
1, record 4, English, drug%2Dinduced%20dementia
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- drug-related dementia 2, record 4, English, drug%2Drelated%20dementia
correct, see observation
- psychoactive substance dementia 3, record 4, English, psychoactive%20substance%20dementia
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are also a number of less common types of dementia, including: ... drug-related dementia, where neurological deficits result from substance abuse, such as petrol sniffing ... 2, record 4, English, - drug%2Dinduced%20dementia
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drug-induced dementia; drug-related dementia: The designation "dementia" is sometimes considered pejorative. However, there is no generally accepted designation to replace "drug-induced dementia" and "drug-related dementia." One strategy to avoid using the word "dementia" is to replace it with "neurocognitive impairment" (for example "drug-induced neurocognitive impairment"). However, while the word "impairment" is acceptable in a medical context, it can sometimes be considered offensive. Depending on the context, another strategy could be using the more generic designation "drug-related brain damage" or "drug-induced major neurocognitive disorder." 4, record 4, English, - drug%2Dinduced%20dementia
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
psychoactive substance dementia: This designation was used in the DSM-III (third edition of the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders) published in 1987. Today, the word "dementia" can be considered stigmatizing. 4, record 4, English, - drug%2Dinduced%20dementia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Système nerveux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- démence due aux drogues
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9mence%20due%20aux%20drogues
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- démence liée à une substance psycho-active 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9mence%20li%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
démence due aux drogues : La désignation «démence» est parfois considérée comme péjorative. Toutefois, il n'existe pas de désignation généralement acceptée pour remplacer «démence due aux drogues». Une des stratégies permettant d'éviter le mot «démence» est de le remplacer par «déficit cognitif» (par exemple, «déficit cognitif associé aux drogues»). Selon le contexte, une autre solution serait d'utiliser la désignation générique «trouble neurocognitif majeur induit par une drogue». 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20due%20aux%20drogues
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
démence liée à une substance psycho-active : Cette désignation était utilisée dans le DSM-III (troisième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux) publié en 1989. Aujourd'hui, le mot «démence» peut être considéré comme stigmatisant et on écrit généralement l'adjectif «psycho-active» sans trait d'union. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20due%20aux%20drogues
Record 4, Key term(s)
- démence liée à une substance psychoactive
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2023-05-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance-induced sleep disorder
1, record 5, English, psychoactive%20substance%2Dinduced%20sleep%20disorder
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- substance-induced sleep disorder 2, record 5, English, substance%2Dinduced%20sleep%20disorder
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The name of the substance ... -induced sleep disorder [often] begins with the specific substance (e.g., cocaine ...) that is presumed to be causing the sleep disturbance. 3, record 5, English, - psychoactive%20substance%2Dinduced%20sleep%20disorder
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- trouble du sommeil induit par une substance psychoactive
1, record 5, French, trouble%20du%20sommeil%20induit%20par%20une%20substance%20psychoactive
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- trouble du sommeil induit par une substance 2, record 5, French, trouble%20du%20sommeil%20induit%20par%20une%20substance
see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Souvent, le] nom du trouble du sommeil induit par une substance [...] commence par la mention de la substance spécifique (p. ex. cocaïne [...]) qui est présumée être à l'origine de la perturbation du sommeil. 2, record 5, French, - trouble%20du%20sommeil%20induit%20par%20une%20substance%20psychoactive
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trouble du sommeil induit par une substance : 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. 1, record 5, French, - trouble%20du%20sommeil%20induit%20par%20une%20substance%20psychoactive
Record 5, Key term(s)
- trouble du sommeil induit par une substance psycho-active
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2022-07-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance withdrawal
1, record 6, English, psychoactive%20substance%20withdrawal
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- psychotropic substance withdrawal 2, record 6, English, psychotropic%20substance%20withdrawal
correct
- substance withdrawal 3, record 6, English, substance%20withdrawal
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A syndrome that develops after cessation of prolonged, heavy consumption of a substance. 4, record 6, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20withdrawal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Symptoms vary by substance but generally include physiological, behavioral, and cognitive manifestations, such as nausea and vomiting, insomnia, mood alterations, and anxiety. 4, record 6, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20withdrawal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sevrage d’une substance psychoactive
1, record 6, French, sevrage%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20substance%20psychoactive
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- sevrage d’une substance psychotrope 2, record 6, French, sevrage%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20substance%20psychotrope
correct, masculine noun
- sevrage d’un psychotrope 3, record 6, French, sevrage%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20psychotrope
correct, masculine noun
- sevrage d’une substance 4, record 6, French, sevrage%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20substance
see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sevrage d'une substance : 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. 3, record 6, French, - sevrage%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20substance%20psychoactive
Record 6, Key term(s)
- sevrage d’une substance psycho-active
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2022-07-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- substance intoxication
1, record 7, English, substance%20intoxication
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- psychoactive substance intoxication 2, record 7, English, psychoactive%20substance%20intoxication
correct
- psychotropic substance intoxication 3, record 7, English, psychotropic%20substance%20intoxication
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reversible syndrome due to the recent ingestion of a specific substance, including clinically significant behavioral or psychological changes as well as one or more signs of physiological involvement. 4, record 7, English, - substance%20intoxication
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although symptoms vary by substance, there are some common manifestations: for example, perceptual disturbances; mood changes; impairments of judgment, attention, and memory; alterations of heartbeat and vision; and speech and coordination difficulties. 4, record 7, English, - substance%20intoxication
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- intoxication par une substance psychoactive
1, record 7, French, intoxication%20par%20une%20substance%20psychoactive
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- intoxication par une substance psychotrope 2, record 7, French, intoxication%20par%20une%20substance%20psychotrope
correct, feminine noun
- intoxication par un psychotrope 3, record 7, French, intoxication%20par%20un%20psychotrope
correct, feminine noun
- intoxication par une substance 4, record 7, French, intoxication%20par%20une%20substance
see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
intoxication par une substance : 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. 5, record 7, French, - intoxication%20par%20une%20substance%20psychoactive
Record 7, Key term(s)
- intoxication par une substance psycho-active
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- intoxicación con sustancias psicoactivas
1, record 7, Spanish, intoxicaci%C3%B3n%20con%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2022-06-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Medication
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance
1, record 8, English, psychoactive%20substance
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- psychotropic substance 2, record 8, English, psychotropic%20substance
correct
- substance 3, record 8, English, substance
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A drug or other substance that affects how the brain works and causes changes in mood, awareness, thoughts, feelings, or behavior. 4, record 8, English, - psychoactive%20substance
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of psychotropic substances include alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, marijuana, and certain pain medicines. Many illegal drugs, such as heroin, LSD, cocaine, and amphetamines are also psychotropic substances. 4, record 8, English, - psychoactive%20substance
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Médicaments
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- substance psychoactive
1, record 8, French, substance%20psychoactive
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- substance psychotrope 2, record 8, French, substance%20psychotrope
correct, feminine noun
- psychotrope 3, record 8, French, psychotrope
correct, masculine noun
- substance 4, record 8, French, substance
see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] produit agissant sur le psychisme, entraînant une modification de l'état de conscience et/ou du comportement [...] 5, record 8, French, - substance%20psychoactive
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
substance : 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. 6, record 8, French, - substance%20psychoactive
Record 8, Key term(s)
- substance psycho-active
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
- Medicamentos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- sustancia sicotrópica
1, record 8, Spanish, sustancia%20sicotr%C3%B3pica
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- sustancia psicotrópica 2, record 8, Spanish, sustancia%20psicotr%C3%B3pica
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Por "sustancia sicotrópica" se entiende cualquier sustancia, natural o sintética, o cualquier material natural de la Lista I, II, III o IV. 3, record 8, Spanish, - sustancia%20sicotr%C3%B3pica
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-02-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- substance-induced anxiety disorder
1, record 9, English, substance%2Dinduced%20anxiety%20disorder
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- psychoactive substance anxiety disorder 2, record 9, English, psychoactive%20substance%20anxiety%20disorder
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The essential features of substance/medication-induced anxiety disorder are prominent symptoms of panic or anxiety (criterion A) that are judged to be due to the effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication, or a toxin exposure). 1, record 9, English, - substance%2Dinduced%20anxiety%20disorder
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The name of the substance ... -induced anxiety disorder [often] begins with the specific substance (e.g., cocaine ...) that is presumed to be causing the anxiety symptoms. 1, record 9, English, - substance%2Dinduced%20anxiety%20disorder
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- trouble anxieux induit par une substance
1, record 9, French, trouble%20anxieux%20induit%20par%20une%20substance
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- trouble anxieux lié à une substance psycho-active 2, record 9, French, trouble%20anxieux%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les caractéristiques essentielles d'un trouble anxieux induit par une substance/un médicament sont des symptômes prononcés d'anxiété ou de panique (critère A) que l'on estime être dus aux effets d'une substance [...] 1, record 9, French, - trouble%20anxieux%20induit%20par%20une%20substance
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Souvent, le] nom du trouble anxieux induit par une substance [...] commence par le nom de la substance (p. ex. cocaïne [...]) qui est présumée causer les symptômes anxieux. 1, record 9, French, - trouble%20anxieux%20induit%20par%20une%20substance
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-02-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance hallucinosis
1, record 10, English, psychoactive%20substance%20hallucinosis
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term extracted from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III-R). 2, record 10, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20hallucinosis
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- état hallucinatoire lié à une substance psycho-active
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9tat%20hallucinatoire%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux (DSM-III-R). 2, record 10, French, - %C3%A9tat%20hallucinatoire%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-02-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance mood disorder
1, record 11, English, psychoactive%20substance%20mood%20disorder
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term extracted from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III-R). 2, record 11, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20mood%20disorder
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- trouble de l'humeur lié à une substance psycho-active
1, record 11, French, trouble%20de%20l%27humeur%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux (DSM-III-R). 2, record 11, French, - trouble%20de%20l%27humeur%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-02-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance delirium
1, record 12, English, psychoactive%20substance%20delirium
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term extracted from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III-R). 2, record 12, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20delirium
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- delirium lié à une substance psycho-active
1, record 12, French, delirium%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux (DSM-III-R). 2, record 12, French, - delirium%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-02-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance organic mental disorder
1, record 13, English, psychoactive%20substance%20organic%20mental%20disorder
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term extracted from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III-R). 2, record 13, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20organic%20mental%20disorder
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- trouble organique mental lié à une substance psycho-active
1, record 13, French, trouble%20organique%20mental%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux (DSM-III-R). 2, record 13, French, - trouble%20organique%20mental%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2006-02-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance personality disorder
1, record 14, English, psychoactive%20substance%20personality%20disorder
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term extracted from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III-R). 2, record 14, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20personality%20disorder
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- psycho-syndrome organique lié à une substance psycho-active
1, record 14, French, psycho%2Dsyndrome%20organique%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux (DSM-III-R). 2, record 14, French, - psycho%2Dsyndrome%20organique%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-02-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance delusional disorder
1, record 15, English, psychoactive%20substance%20delusional%20disorder
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term extracted from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III-R). 2, record 15, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20delusional%20disorder
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- trouble délirant lié à une substance psycho-active
1, record 15, French, trouble%20d%C3%A9lirant%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux (DSM-III-R). 2, record 15, French, - trouble%20d%C3%A9lirant%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2006-02-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance amnestic disorder
1, record 16, English, psychoactive%20substance%20amnestic%20disorder
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term extracted from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III-R). 2, record 16, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20amnestic%20disorder
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- trouble amnésique lié à une substance psycho-active
1, record 16, French, trouble%20amn%C3%A9sique%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux (DSM-III-R). 2, record 16, French, - trouble%20amn%C3%A9sique%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20substance%20psycho%2Dactive
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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