Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence - CISMeF
Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependenceICD-11 Subcategory
ICD-11 code : 6C4G.2;
Preferred Label : Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence;
ICD-11 definition : Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence is a disorder of regulation
of use of an unknown or unspecified substance arising from repeated or continuous
use of the substance. The characteristic feature is a strong internal drive to use
the unknown or unspecified substance, 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 the unknown or unspecified substance.
The features of dependence are usually evident over a period of at least 12 months
but the diagnosis may be made if use of the unknown or unspecified substance is continuous
(daily or almost daily) for at least 1 month.;
Unknown or unspecified psychoactive substance dependence is a disorder of regulation
of use of an unknown or unspecified substance arising from repeated or continuous
use of the substance. The characteristic feature is a strong internal drive to use
the unknown or unspecified substance, 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 the unknown or unspecified substance.
The features of dependence are usually evident over a period of at least 12 months
but the diagnosis may be made if use of the unknown or unspecified substance is continuous
(daily or almost daily) for at least 1 month.