ICD-11 code : 6C40.2;
Preferred Label : Alcohol dependence;
ICD-11 definition : Alcohol dependence is a disorder of regulation of alcohol use arising from repeated
or continuous use of alcohol. The characteristic feature is a strong internal drive
to use alcohol, which is manifested by impaired ability to control use, increasing
priority given to use over other activities and persistence of use despite harm or
negative consequences. These experiences are often accompanied by a subjective sensation
of urge or craving to use alcohol. Physiological features of dependence may also be
present, including tolerance to the effects of alcohol, withdrawal symptoms following
cessation or reduction in use of alcohol, or repeated use of alcohol or pharmacologically
similar substances to prevent or alleviate withdrawal symptoms. The features of dependence
are usually evident over a period of at least 12 months but the diagnosis may be made
if alcohol use is continuous (daily or almost daily) for at least 1 month.;
ICD-11 synonym : Dipsomania; Chronic alcoholism; chronic ethanolism; ethanol dependence; Alcohol addiction;
ICD-11 inclusion : Alcoholism; Dipsomania; Chronic alcoholism;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 6C40.2Z;
Origin ID : 1580466198;
UMLS CUI : C0001973;
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Alcohol dependence is a disorder of regulation of alcohol use arising from repeated
or continuous use of alcohol. The characteristic feature is a strong internal drive
to use alcohol, which is manifested by impaired ability to control use, increasing
priority given to use over other activities and persistence of use despite harm or
negative consequences. These experiences are often accompanied by a subjective sensation
of urge or craving to use alcohol. Physiological features of dependence may also be
present, including tolerance to the effects of alcohol, withdrawal symptoms following
cessation or reduction in use of alcohol, or repeated use of alcohol or pharmacologically
similar substances to prevent or alleviate withdrawal symptoms. The features of dependence
are usually evident over a period of at least 12 months but the diagnosis may be made
if alcohol use is continuous (daily or almost daily) for at least 1 month.