diag_2

Diag 2

Field Label

Diagnostic criteria for substance dependence a maladaptive pattern of substance use, leading to a clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by three (or more) of the following occurring at any time in the same twelve month period

Choices / Calculations / Slider Labels

1, Tolerance as defined by the need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect 2, Tolerance as defined by markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance 3, Withdrawal as manifested by the characteristic Withdrawal syndrome for the substance (refer to criteria A and B of the criteria sets for Withdrawal from the specific substances) 4, Withdrawal as manifested when the same substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms 5, The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended 6, There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use 7, A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance (e.g. visiting multiple doctors or driving long distances), use the substance (e.g., chain smoking), or recover from its effects 8, Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use 9, Continued substance use despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance (e.g. current cocaine use despite recognition of cocaine-induced depression, or continued drinking despite recognition that an ulcer was made worse by alcohol consumption)