SUDs in DSM-V
SUDs in DSM-V
SUDs in DSM-V
DSM-V
Presented by:
Muhammad Talha Khalid, PhD
International Certified Addiction Professional
(ICAP-I)
National Trainer (UNODC)
Addiction
Definition
Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder
characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use
despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in
the brain (NIDA).
SUDs in DSM-V
Severity:
Mild: 2-3 Symptoms
Moderate: 4-5 Symptoms
Severe: 6 or More
Grouping:
Impaired control (1-4)
Social impairment (5-7)
Risky use (8-9)
Pharmacological criteria (10-11)
Specifiers:
In early remission: (min. 3 months to less than 12 months)
In sustained remission: (min.12 months or more)
On maintenance therapy
In a controlled environment