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Opioid
Withdrawal Symptoms and DSM-IV Diagnosis
Opioid Withdrawal
Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview:
Opioid withdrawal
symptoms and diagnostic criteria follow below. While some of these Opioid
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 Opioid withdrawal
symptoms in making proper diagnosis, including frequently medical and
psychological testing consideration. This information on Opioid 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.
Opioid withdrawal
Diagnostic criteria:
Diagnostic
criteria for 292.0 Opioid withdrawal
A.
Either of the following:
(1)
cessation of (or
reduction in) opioid use that has been heavy and prolonged (several weeks or
longer)
(2)
administration of an
opioid antagonist after a period of opioid use
B.
Three (ore more) of
the following, developing within minutes to several days after Criterion A:
(1)
dysphoric mood
(2)
nausea or vomiting
(3)
muscle aches
(4)
lacrimation or
rhinorrhea
(5)
pupillary dilation,
piloerection, or sweating
(6)
diarrhea
(7)
yawning
(8)
fever
(9)
insomnia
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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