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6C4H.10 category

Harmful pattern of use of non-psychoactive substances, episodic

Definition

A pattern of episodic or intermittent use of a non-psychoactive substance that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health. The pattern of episodic or intermittent use of the non-psychoactive substance is evident over a period of at least 12 months. Harm may be caused by the direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems, or a harmful route of administration.

Also indexed as

Harmful pattern of use of non-psychoactive substances, episodic

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