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Amphetamine
Withdrawal Symptoms and DSM-IV Diagnosis
 Amphetamine
Withdrawal
Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview:
Amphetamine
Withdrawal
symptoms and diagnostic criteria follow below. While some of these Amphetamine
Withdrawal symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical
professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health
professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can
or should even attempt to make a mental health diagnosis. Many additional
factors are considered in addition to the Amphetamine Withdrawal symptoms in making
proper diagnosis, including frequently medical and psychological testing
considerations. This information on Amphetamine Withdrawal symptoms and diagnostic
criteria are for information purposes only and should never replace the judgment and comprehensive assessment of a trained mental health clinician.
Diagnostic Criteria for
292.0 Amphetamine Withdrawal Symptoms and Diagnosis
A.
Cessation of
(or reduction in) amphetamine (or related substance) use that has been heavy and
prolonged.
B.
Dysphoric mood
and two (or more) of the following physiological changes, developing within a
few hours to several days after Criteria A:
(1)
fatigue
(2)
vivid,
unpleasant dreams
(3)
insomnia or
hypersomnia
(4)
increased
appetite
(5)
psychomotor
retardation or agitation
C.
The symptoms
in criteria B cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social,
occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
D.
The symptoms
are not due to a general medical condition and are not better accounted for by
another mental disorder.
Information
from the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV
Additional
Information and webpage by
Paul Susic
MA
Licensed Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
(Health and Geriatric Psychologist)
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