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SUBSTANCE PSYCHOTROPE [6 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)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- substance abuse
1, record 2, English, substance%20abuse
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- psychoactive substance abuse 2, record 2, English, psychoactive%20substance%20abuse
correct, see observation
- psychotropic substance abuse 3, record 2, English, psychotropic%20substance%20abuse
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - substance%20abuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Substance abuse may lead to social, physical, emotional, and job-related problems. 4, record 2, English, - substance%20abuse
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - substance%20abuse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abus de substance psychoactive
1, record 2, French, abus%20de%20substance%20psychoactive
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- abus de substance psychotrope 2, record 2, French, abus%20de%20substance%20psychotrope
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- abus de psychotrope 3, record 2, French, abus%20de%20psychotrope
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- abus de substance 4, record 2, French, abus%20de%20substance
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - abus%20de%20substance%20psychoactive
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - abus%20de%20substance%20psychoactive
Record 2, Key term(s)
- abus de substance psycho-active
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- abuso de sustancias
1, record 2, Spanish, abuso%20de%20sustancias
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- abuso de sustancias psicoactivas 2, record 2, Spanish, abuso%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, 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 2, Spanish, - abuso%20de%20sustancias
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-07-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance withdrawal
1, record 3, English, psychoactive%20substance%20withdrawal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- psychotropic substance withdrawal 2, record 3, English, psychotropic%20substance%20withdrawal
correct
- substance withdrawal 3, record 3, English, substance%20withdrawal
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A syndrome that develops after cessation of prolonged, heavy consumption of a substance. 4, record 3, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20withdrawal
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20withdrawal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sevrage d’une substance psychoactive
1, record 3, French, sevrage%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20substance%20psychoactive
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- sevrage d’une substance psychotrope 2, record 3, French, sevrage%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20substance%20psychotrope
correct, masculine noun
- sevrage d’un psychotrope 3, record 3, French, sevrage%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20psychotrope
correct, masculine noun
- sevrage d’une substance 4, record 3, French, sevrage%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20substance
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - sevrage%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20substance%20psychoactive
Record 3, Key term(s)
- sevrage d’une substance psycho-active
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-07-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- substance intoxication
1, record 4, English, substance%20intoxication
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- psychoactive substance intoxication 2, record 4, English, psychoactive%20substance%20intoxication
correct
- psychotropic substance intoxication 3, record 4, English, psychotropic%20substance%20intoxication
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - substance%20intoxication
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - substance%20intoxication
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- intoxication par une substance psychoactive
1, record 4, French, intoxication%20par%20une%20substance%20psychoactive
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- intoxication par une substance psychotrope 2, record 4, French, intoxication%20par%20une%20substance%20psychotrope
correct, feminine noun
- intoxication par un psychotrope 3, record 4, French, intoxication%20par%20un%20psychotrope
correct, feminine noun
- intoxication par une substance 4, record 4, French, intoxication%20par%20une%20substance
see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - intoxication%20par%20une%20substance%20psychoactive
Record 4, Key term(s)
- intoxication par une substance psycho-active
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- intoxicación con sustancias psicoactivas
1, record 4, Spanish, intoxicaci%C3%B3n%20con%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-06-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Medication
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance
1, record 5, English, psychoactive%20substance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- psychotropic substance 2, record 5, English, psychotropic%20substance
correct
- substance 3, record 5, English, substance
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - psychoactive%20substance
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - psychoactive%20substance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Médicaments
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- substance psychoactive
1, record 5, French, substance%20psychoactive
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- substance psychotrope 2, record 5, French, substance%20psychotrope
correct, feminine noun
- psychotrope 3, record 5, French, psychotrope
correct, masculine noun
- substance 4, record 5, French, substance
see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] produit agissant sur le psychisme, entraînant une modification de l'état de conscience et/ou du comportement [...] 5, record 5, French, - substance%20psychoactive
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - substance%20psychoactive
Record 5, Key term(s)
- substance psycho-active
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
- Medicamentos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sustancia sicotrópica
1, record 5, Spanish, sustancia%20sicotr%C3%B3pica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- sustancia psicotrópica 2, record 5, Spanish, sustancia%20psicotr%C3%B3pica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, 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 5, Spanish, - sustancia%20sicotr%C3%B3pica
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- psychochemical
1, record 6, English, psychochemical
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- psychochemical agent 2, record 6, English, psychochemical%20agent
correct
- mental incapacitant 2, record 6, English, mental%20incapacitant
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These agents cause temporary mental disturbances, which may be preceded or accompanied by physical effects. 2, record 6, English, - psychochemical
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
psychochemical: term extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 3, record 6, English, - psychochemical
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- agent psychochimique
1, record 6, French, agent%20psychochimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- substance psychotrope 2, record 6, French, substance%20psychotrope
correct, feminine noun
- agent à effets psychiques 1, record 6, French, agent%20%C3%A0%20effets%20psychiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces agents psychochimiques causent des troubles mentaux temporaires qui peuvent être précédés ou accompagnés d'effets physiques. 3, record 6, French, - agent%20psychochimique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent psychochimique; substance psychotrope : termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 6, French, - agent%20psychochimique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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