ICD-11 code : 6C4A.2;
Preferred Label : Nicotine dependence;
ICD-11 definition : Nicotine dependence is a disorder of regulation of nicotine use arising from repeated
or continuous use of nicotine. The characteristic feature is a strong internal drive
to use nicotine, 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 nicotine. Physiological features of dependence may also
be present, including tolerance to the effects of nicotine, withdrawal symptoms following
cessation or reduction in use of nicotine, or repeated use of nicotine 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.;
ICD-11 synonym : cigarette dependence; smoking addiction; compulsive tobacco user syndrome; tobacco dependence syndrome; tobacco addiction; tobacco dependence; Nicotine addiction; cigarette addiction; smokers syndrome;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 6C4A.2Z;
Origin ID : 1699574100;
UMLS CUI : C0028043;
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Nicotine dependence is a disorder of regulation of nicotine use arising from repeated
or continuous use of nicotine. The characteristic feature is a strong internal drive
to use nicotine, 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 nicotine. Physiological features of dependence may also
be present, including tolerance to the effects of nicotine, withdrawal symptoms following
cessation or reduction in use of nicotine, or repeated use of nicotine 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.