Drug Use Continuum
Non-use
Never used a particular drug.
Experimental use
Has tried a substance once or several times. Use is motivated by curiosity about the drug effect, and peer influence.
Occasional use
Use is infrequent and irregular, usually confined to special occasions (holidays, birthdays, etc.) or when opportunities present themselves directly. Availability, accessibility and affordability influence use.
Regular use
Use has a predictable pattern, which may entail frequent or infrequent use. The user actively seeks to experience the drug effect, or to participate in the drug taking activities of the peer group. Usually he or she feels in control of the drug use (e.g., he or she can take it or leave it).
Dependence use
Use is regular and predictable and usually frequent. The user experiences a physiological and/or psychological need for the drug. He or she feels out of control vis-à-vis its use, and will continue to use despite adverse consequences. Drugs are often used alone and daily activities may be planned around drug use.
The space-time continuum is a complicated concept.
The adaptation continuum represents the range of strategies that can be used to adapt to climate change impacts, from reactive to proactive approaches. It includes actions such as disaster response, incremental adjustments, and transformative changes to build resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate risks. It provides a framework for decision-makers to choose the most appropriate adaptation responses based on the context and level of risk.
Experimental or circumstantial use (medical purposes) Casual use Intensive use Compulsive use Addiction
The Continuum happened in 2008.
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The Continuum was created on 2008-06-25.
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The Gernsback Continuum was created in 1981.
a rainbow forms a continuum of color.
Continuum - design consultancy - was created in 1983.
Continuum on South Beach was created in 2008.