ICD-11 · 6C49.2

Hallucinogen dependence

Hallucinogen dependence is a disorder of regulation of hallucinogen use arising from repeated or continuous use of hallucinogens. The characteristic feature is a strong internal drive to use hallucinogens, 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 hallucinogens. The features of dependence are usually evident over a period of at least 12 months but the diagnosis may be made if hallucinogens use is continuous (daily or almost daily) for at least 3 months.

ICD-11 diagnostic criteria

How to recognise

In the ICD-11 framework, the core symptoms taken into account when recognising Hallucinogen dependence are:

Differential diagnosis

When diagnosing Hallucinogen dependence, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:

Frequently asked questions

How is Hallucinogen dependence diagnosed according to ICD-11?

According to ICD-11, the diagnostic criteria for Hallucinogen dependence (6C49.2) include: silne pragnienie używania halucynogenów; utrata kontroli nad używaniem; priorytetowe traktowanie używania substancji; kontynuowanie używania mimo szkód.

What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Hallucinogen dependence?

The differential diagnosis of Hallucinogen dependence (6C49.2) includes: Epizod szkodliwego używania halucynogenów (6C49.0), Szkodliwy wzorzec używania halucynogenów (6C49.1), Szkodliwy wzorzec używania halucynogenów, epizodyczny (6C49.10), Szkodliwy wzorzec używania halucynogenów, ciągły (6C49.11), Szkodliwy wzorzec używania halucynogenów, nieokreślony (6C49.1Z).

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