ICD-11 · 6C42.11

Harmful pattern of use of synthetic cannabinoids, continuous

A pattern of continuous (daily or almost daily) use of synthetic cannabinoids that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health or has resulted in behavior leading to harm to the health of others. The pattern of continuous synthetic cannabinoid use is evident over a period of at least one month. Harm to health of the individual occurs due to one or more of the following: (1) behavior related to intoxication; (2) direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems; or (3) a harmful route of administration. Harm to health of others includes any form of physical harm, including trauma, or mental disorder that is directly attributable to behavior related to synthetic cannabinoid intoxication on the part of the person to whom the diagnosis of Harmful pattern of use of synthetic cannabinoids applies.

ICD-11 diagnostic criteria

How to recognise

In the ICD-11 framework, the core symptoms taken into account when recognising Harmful pattern of use of synthetic cannabinoids, continuous are:

Differential diagnosis

When diagnosing Harmful pattern of use of synthetic cannabinoids, continuous, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:

Frequently asked questions

How is Harmful pattern of use of synthetic cannabinoids, continuous diagnosed according to ICD-11?

According to ICD-11, the diagnostic criteria for Harmful pattern of use of synthetic cannabinoids, continuous (6C42.11) include: regularne używanie syntetycznych kannabinoidów; negatywne konsekwencje zdrowotne.

What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Harmful pattern of use of synthetic cannabinoids, continuous?

The differential diagnosis of Harmful pattern of use of synthetic cannabinoids, continuous (6C42.11) includes: Epizod szkodliwego używania syntetycznych kannabinoidów (6C42.0), Uzależnienie od syntetycznych kannabinoidów (6C42.2).

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