DSM-IV - Substance-Induced Persisting Amnestic Disorder
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[From American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 4th ed. Text rev. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association; copyright 2000.] ...
- The development of memory impairment as manifested by impairment in the ability to learn new information or the inability to recall previously learned information.
- The memory disturbance causes significant impairment in social or occupational functioning and represents a significant decline from a previous level of functioning.
- The memory disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of a delirium or a dementia and persists beyond the usual duration of substance intoxication or withdrawal.
- There is evidence from the history, physical examination, or laboratory findings that the memory disturbance is etiologically related to the persisting effects of substance use (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication).
Code (Specific substance)-induced persisting amnestic disorder: (Alcohol; Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic; Other [or unknown] substance)
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