# Lifestyle: substance_use archetype

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**Created:** 2006-05-10 05:25 UTC
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**Replies:** 1
**URL:** https://discourse.openehr.org/t/lifestyle-substance-use-archetype/12095

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## Post #1 by @sebastian.garde

Sam,

I believe the broad archetype is better in this instance, at least unless we could come up with a generic archetype that is sufficiently meaningful especially with regard to 'Consumption'

It would then still be possible to specialise the 'other substance' in the broad archetype e.g. for use in a drug treatment centre. Should maybe add a generic 'consumption' and a 'type of substance' concept for 'other substance'.

Sebastian

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## Post #2 by @Sam

Sebastian
The cluster allows naming for the other_substance - I think this is better as it is consistent with the other clusters and makes use of the DV_TEXT there. I have had discussions over the years about this - the main advantage is in running queries - same format for all clusters.
Sam

Sebastian Garde wrote:

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