Disorders due to use of cocaine

Definition

Disorders due to use of cocaine are characterised by the pattern and consequences of cocaine use. Cocaine is a compound found in the leaves of the coca plant, Erythroxylum coca, which is indigenous to countries in northern regions of South America. Cocaine has a limited place in medical treatment as an anaesthetic and vasoconstrictive agent. It is commonly used illicitly and widely available across the world, where it is found in two main forms: cocaine hydrochloride and cocaine freebase (also known as ‘crack’). Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant, and Cocaine Intoxication typically includes a state of euphoria and hyperactivity. Cocaine has potent dependence-producing properties and Cocaine Dependence is a common cause of morbidity and of clinical presentations. Cocaine Withdrawal has a characteristic course that includes lethargy and depressed mood. A range of Cocaine-Induced Mental Disorders is described.

Exclusions

• Disorders due to use of stimulants including amphetamines, methamphetamine or methcathinone (6C46)
• Hazardous use of cocaine (QE11.3)

10 subordinate codes

• 6C45.0Episode of harmful use of cocaine
• 6C45.1Harmful pattern of use of cocaine
• 6C45.2Cocaine dependence
• 6C45.3Cocaine intoxication
• 6C45.4Cocaine withdrawal
• 6C45.5Cocaine-induced delirium
• 6C45.6Cocaine-induced psychotic disorder
• 6C45.7Certain specified cocaine-induced mental or behavioural disorders
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Disorders due to substance use

• 6C40Disorders due to use of alcohol
• 6C41Disorders due to use of cannabis
• 6C42Disorders due to use of synthetic cannabinoids
• 6C43Disorders due to use of opioids
• 6C44Disorders due to use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics
• 6C46Disorders due to use of stimulants including amphetamines, methamphetamine or methcathinone
• 6C47Disorders due to use of synthetic cathinones
• 6C48Disorders due to use of caffeine