ICD-11 · 6C43

Disorders due to use of opioids

Disorders arising from use of opioids (heroin, morphine, codeine, synthetic opioids), characterized by loss of control, craving, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and continued use despite harm.

Symptoms

Loss of control over amount and frequency of use (also: Loss of control over opioid use, loss of control over opioid use, lack of control over opioids)
Strong craving for the substance (also: Strong craving for opioids, strong craving for opioids, opioid craving)
Tolerance (diminishing effect at same dose) (also: Opioid tolerance, opioid tolerance, increased opioid tolerance)
Withdrawal symptoms (also: Opioid withdrawal symptoms, opioid withdrawal symptoms, opioid abstinence symptoms)
Use of opioids despite health damage (also: use of opioids despite health damage, continued opioid use despite harm, use despite health problems)

ICD-11 diagnostic criteria

zaburzenie związane z używaniem opioidów
szkody zdrowotne lub behawioralne wynikające z używania opioidów

How to recognise

In the ICD-11 framework, the core symptoms taken into account when recognising Disorders due to use of opioids are:

utrata kontroli nad używaniem opioidów
silne pragnienie użycia opioidów

Synonyms and related terms

Loss of control over opioid use, lack of control over opioids, Strong craving for opioids, opioid craving, Opioid tolerance, increased opioid tolerance, Opioid withdrawal symptoms, opioid abstinence symptoms, continued opioid use despite harm, use despite health problems, opioid use disorder, opiate use disorder

Frequently asked questions

What are the symptoms of Disorders due to use of opioids?

Symptoms associated with Disorders due to use of opioids (ICD-11 6C43) include: Loss of control over amount and frequency of use, Strong craving for the substance, Tolerance (diminishing effect at same dose), Withdrawal symptoms, Use of opioids despite health damage.

How is Disorders due to use of opioids diagnosed according to ICD-11?

According to ICD-11, the diagnostic criteria for Disorders due to use of opioids (6C43) include: zaburzenie związane z używaniem opioidów; szkody zdrowotne lub behawioralne wynikające z używania opioidów.

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