ICD-11 · 6C47.2

Synthetic cathinone dependence

Synthetic cathinone dependence is a disorder of regulation of synthetic cathinone use arising from repeated or continuous use of synthetic cathinones. The characteristic feature is a strong internal drive to use synthetic cathinones, 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 synthetic cathinones. Physiological features of dependence may also be present, including tolerance to the effects of synthetic cathinones, withdrawal symptoms following cessation or reduction in use of synthetic cathinones, or repeated use of synthetic cathinones or pharmacologically similar substances to prevent or alleviate withdrawal symptoms. The features of dependence are usually evident over a period of at least 12 months but the diagnosis may be made if synthetic cathinone 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 Synthetic cathinone dependence are:

Differential diagnosis

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

Frequently asked questions

How is Synthetic cathinone dependence diagnosed according to ICD-11?

According to ICD-11, the diagnostic criteria for Synthetic cathinone dependence (6C47.2) include: silne pragnienie używania substancji; utrata kontroli nad używaniem; priorytetowe traktowanie używania substancji; kontynuowanie używania mimo szkód; tolerancja lub objawy odstawienne.

What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Synthetic cathinone dependence?

The differential diagnosis of Synthetic cathinone dependence (6C47.2) includes: Szkodliwy wzorzec używania syntetycznych katynonów (6C47.1), Epizod szkodliwego używania syntetycznych katynonów (6C47.0), Uzależnienie od środków pobudzających, w tym amfetaminy, metamfetaminy lub metylkatynonu (6C46.2), Uzależnienie od środków pobudzających, w tym amfetamin, metamfetaminy lub metylkatynonu, nieokreślone (6C46.2Z), Szkodliwy wzorzec używania syntetycznych katynonów, epizodyczny (6C47.10), Szkodliwe używanie syntetycznych katynonów, ciągłe (6C47.11), Inny określony szkodliwy wzorzec używania syntetycznych katynonów (6C47.1Y), Szkodliwy wzorzec używania syntetycznych katynonów, nieokreślony (6C47.1Z).

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