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Cocaine
Withdrawal Symptoms and DSM-IV Diagnosis
Cocaine
Withdrawal symptoms and Diagnosis Overview:
Cocaine withdrawal
symptoms and diagnostic criteria follow below. While some of these cocaine
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 cocaine withdrawal symptoms in making
proper diagnosis, including frequently medical and psychological testing
consideration. This information on cocaine 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.
Cocaine
Withdrawal Diagnostic Criteria:
292.0 Cocaine
Withdrawal
A. Cessation
of (reduction in) cocaine 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 criterion 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
adapted 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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