Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
usage simple
English translation:
non-problematic use
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Dr Sue Levy (X)
Jul 3, 2006 18:15
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French term
usage simple
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article on drug abuse
Three types of drug taking patterns are identified - "usage simple", "usage nocif" and "dépendance". What would be the correct English translation for "usage simple" in this context?
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personal uncomplicated recreational use
http://cnid.typepad.com/les_dangers_du_cannabis_c/2006/06/lu...
L’usage simple est une consommation de substances psychoactives qui n’entraîne ni complication pour la santé, ni trouble du comportement ayant des conséquences nocives pour soi ou pour les autres.
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http://www.interieur.gouv.fr/rubriques/b/b10_drogue/loi
La détention d’un produit stupéfiant est punie de 10 ans d’emprisonnement et 500 000 euros d’amende.
En pratique, les tribunaux tiennent compte de la quantité détenue et des circonstances de la détention (détenir une très petite quantité pour l’usage personnel est généralement assimilé à l’usage simple).
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It is really a legal designation more than a medical or behavioural one.
http://www.drogue-danger-debat.org/eclairage/eclairage_loi.h...
Selon la loi de 1970, toutes les drogues illicites - cannabis, héroïne, cocaïne, crack, L.S.D. (acides), ecstasy, etc. - classées comme stupéfiants, exposent l'usager à des poursuites judiciaires, pour consommation personnelle (usage simple), même occasionnelle et quel que soit le produit s'il est interdit. L'usage, le trafic, la production, etc., des stupéfiants (dont le cannabis) sont réprimés par la loi N0 70-1320 du 31 décembre 1970, plusieurs fois modifiée, la dernière par l'entrée en vigueur du nouveau code pénal du 1er mars 1994 (NCP).
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e.g. casual non-problematic use (as opposed to harmful use and dependence)
see page 5
http://www.cfdp.ca/bchoc.pdf
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NB the term "recreational" is not synonymous with "harmless".
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The three patterns are often seen as "usage, usage nocif et dépendance" in French. "Usage" or "usage simple" therefore does not describe the frequency of use (or quantity), but rather the fact that the drug behaviour is not associated with problems. I think that "non-problematic use" is the best translation for "usage simple" in this case.
http://jop.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/20/3/417
L’usage simple est une consommation de substances psychoactives qui n’entraîne ni complication pour la santé, ni trouble du comportement ayant des conséquences nocives pour soi ou pour les autres.
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http://www.interieur.gouv.fr/rubriques/b/b10_drogue/loi
La détention d’un produit stupéfiant est punie de 10 ans d’emprisonnement et 500 000 euros d’amende.
En pratique, les tribunaux tiennent compte de la quantité détenue et des circonstances de la détention (détenir une très petite quantité pour l’usage personnel est généralement assimilé à l’usage simple).
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Note added at 2 hrs (2006-07-03 20:30:10 GMT)
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It is really a legal designation more than a medical or behavioural one.
http://www.drogue-danger-debat.org/eclairage/eclairage_loi.h...
Selon la loi de 1970, toutes les drogues illicites - cannabis, héroïne, cocaïne, crack, L.S.D. (acides), ecstasy, etc. - classées comme stupéfiants, exposent l'usager à des poursuites judiciaires, pour consommation personnelle (usage simple), même occasionnelle et quel que soit le produit s'il est interdit. L'usage, le trafic, la production, etc., des stupéfiants (dont le cannabis) sont réprimés par la loi N0 70-1320 du 31 décembre 1970, plusieurs fois modifiée, la dernière par l'entrée en vigueur du nouveau code pénal du 1er mars 1994 (NCP).
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e.g. casual non-problematic use (as opposed to harmful use and dependence)
see page 5
http://www.cfdp.ca/bchoc.pdf
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Note added at 15 hrs (2006-07-04 09:55:42 GMT)
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NB the term "recreational" is not synonymous with "harmless".
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Note added at 19 hrs (2006-07-04 13:17:40 GMT)
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The three patterns are often seen as "usage, usage nocif et dépendance" in French. "Usage" or "usage simple" therefore does not describe the frequency of use (or quantity), but rather the fact that the drug behaviour is not associated with problems. I think that "non-problematic use" is the best translation for "usage simple" in this case.
http://jop.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/20/3/417
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4 mins
One time or single use
I'm guessing
Peer comment(s):
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Angela Dickson (X)
21 mins
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Debbie Tacium Ladry
: yep: one-time use or one-time-only use - often is the case with young people and recreational drugs, eg. ecstasy
1 hr
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awilliams
1 hr
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Julie Barber
: I'm not sure that it is limited to once...
14 hrs
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14 mins
single or (first time recreative or test) use of an illegal drug
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De façon schématique, les connaissances scientifiques actuelles mènent à différencier l’usage simple de l’usage nocif et de la dépendance qui méritent des soins et une prise en charge. La dangerosité et le potentiel de dépendance d’un produit ne sont pas liés à son statut légal, licite ou illicite. La crédibilité auprès des consommateurs, et notamment des jeunes, impose une information et une action sincère s’appuyant sur des données scientifiques, ne différenciant pas les produits seulement en fonction de leur illégalité, mais tenant compte de leur potentiel de dangerosité.
http://www.medspe.com/site/templates/template.php?identifian...
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De façon schématique, les connaissances scientifiques actuelles mènent à différencier l’usage simple de l’usage nocif et de la dépendance qui méritent des soins et une prise en charge. La dangerosité et le potentiel de dépendance d’un produit ne sont pas liés à son statut légal, licite ou illicite. La crédibilité auprès des consommateurs, et notamment des jeunes, impose une information et une action sincère s’appuyant sur des données scientifiques, ne différenciant pas les produits seulement en fonction de leur illégalité, mais tenant compte de leur potentiel de dangerosité.
http://www.medspe.com/site/templates/template.php?identifian...
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Angela Dickson (X)
: 'first time' is not specified
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Single use is always first-time Angela. More seriously first time because from first it can become repeated than abuse.
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Julie Barber
: recreational doesn't have to mean one-off
14 hrs
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That's why it's there Julie.
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2 mins
one-off use
...or more likely 'one-off users'
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Of course, it probably means 'occasional use'
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I think Sue Levy has raised a very important point; in this particular context, I feel convinced that 'simple' really does mean 'simple' in the literal sense of the word.
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Of course, it probably means 'occasional use'
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I think Sue Levy has raised a very important point; in this particular context, I feel convinced that 'simple' really does mean 'simple' in the literal sense of the word.
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Angela Dickson (X)
: one-off seems right - think it's specifically UK though (this may not be a problem)
23 mins
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Thanks, Angela! Well, I can't say, as I am UK, but perhaps our US colleagues can confirm?
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Drmanu49
: Occasional might mean repeated use, Tony.
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Thanks! Yes, but that's my whole point: 'one-off' in fact in practical terms often means 'isolated' use
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awilliams
: and with your extra comment @ 3hrs//oh no, Tony D [gasp!]; just back from the gym and had time for a quick mail check. Hope your TV appearance went well.
1 hr
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Thanks, Amy! // Thanks (again)! Glad to know I'm not the only one working late ;-)
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Julie Barber
: IMO - it's three levels - recreational, harmful, dependent :)
14 hrs
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Thanks, Julie! Yes, I think Sue had the right idea here...
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16 hrs
occasional user
[PDF] Duration of Positive Drug Tests in Occasional Marijuana UsersFormato de archivo: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Versión en HTML
to be an occasional or infrequent user - will a urine drug test give a positive result for. marijuana? This question is of great interest to individuals ...
www.marshfieldlaboratories.org/nida/thcdurat.pdf - Páginas similares
[PDF] What America's Users Spend on Illegal Drugs 1988-2000Formato de archivo: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Versión en HTML
chronic and occasional users of drugs, the retail sales value of their drug ... We categorize drug users into two use groups: chronic and occasional. ...
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/ publications/pdf/american_users_spend_2002.pdf - Páginas similares
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www.nida.nih.gov/Published_Articles/Oops.html - 21k - En caché - Páginas similares
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to be an occasional or infrequent user - will a urine drug test give a positive result for. marijuana? This question is of great interest to individuals ...
www.marshfieldlaboratories.org/nida/thcdurat.pdf - Páginas similares
[PDF] What America's Users Spend on Illegal Drugs 1988-2000Formato de archivo: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Versión en HTML
chronic and occasional users of drugs, the retail sales value of their drug ... We categorize drug users into two use groups: chronic and occasional. ...
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/ publications/pdf/american_users_spend_2002.pdf - Páginas similares
NIDA - "Oops: How Casual Drug Use Leads to Addiction" - [ Traduzca esta página ]All drug users are just trying it, once or a few times. Every drug user starts out as an occasional user, and that initial use is a voluntary and ...
www.nida.nih.gov/Published_Articles/Oops.html - 21k - En caché - Páginas similares
Pass a Drug Test Tutorial - Beat a Drug Test with Clean Urine ... - [ Traduzca esta página ]A chronic user with a high tolerance will eliminate drugs quicker than an occasional user. Chronic users have tested negative after a week long binge. ...
www.ureasample.com/pass_a_drug_ test_tutorial/pass_a_drug_test_1b.shtml - 47k - En caché - Páginas similares
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