6C42.22

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Synthetic cannabinoid dependence, sustained partial remission

Description

After a diagnosis of synthetic cannabinoid dependence, and often following a treatment episode or other intervention (including self-help intervention), there is a significant reduction in synthetic cannabinoid consumption for more than 12 months, such that even though synthetic cannabinoid use has occurred during this period, the definitional requirements for dependence have not been met.

Index terms

  • Synthetic cannabinoid dependence, sustained partial remission

Excludes

  • 6C42.0 – Episode of harmful use of synthetic cannabinoids
  • 6C42.1 – Harmful pattern of use of synthetic cannabinoids

Exclusions from above levels

  • 6C41 – Disorders due to use of cannabis
  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6C42.20 – Synthetic cannabinoid dependence, current use
  • 6C42.21 – Synthetic cannabinoid dependence, early full remission
  • 6C42.23 – Synthetic cannabinoid dependence, sustained full remission
  • 6C42.2Y – Other specified synthetic cannabinoid dependence
  • 6C42.2Z – Synthetic cannabinoid dependence, unspecified

Foundation entity

Synthetic cannabinoid dependence, sustained partial remission – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1253260365

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6C42.2: Synthetic cannabinoid dependence › 6C42: Disorders due to use of synthetic cannabinoids › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders