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6C48.0 category

Episode of harmful use of caffeine

Definition

An episode of caffeine use that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health. Harm to health of the individual occurs due to one or more of the following: (1) direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems; or (2) a harmful route of administration. This diagnosis should not be made if the harm is attributed to a known pattern of caffeine use.

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Also indexed as

Episode of harmful use of caffeine

Nearby in Disorders due to use of caffeine