Hallucinogen dependence

Definition

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.

Exclusions

• Episode of harmful use of hallucinogens (6C49.0)
• Harmful pattern of use of hallucinogens (6C49.1)

5 subordinate codes

• 6C49.20Hallucinogen dependence, current use
• 6C49.21Hallucinogen dependence, early full remission
• 6C49.22Hallucinogen dependence, sustained partial remission
• 6C49.23Hallucinogen dependence, sustained full remission
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Disorders due to use of hallucinogens

• 6C49.0Episode of harmful use of hallucinogens
• 6C49.1Harmful pattern of use of hallucinogens
• 6C49.3Hallucinogen intoxication
• 6C49.4Hallucinogen-induced delirium
• 6C49.5Hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder
• 6C49.6Certain specified hallucinogen-induced mental or behavioural disorders
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified