Harmful pattern of use of nicotine, continuous

Description

A pattern of continuous (daily or almost daily) nicotine use that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health. The pattern of continuous nicotine use is evident over a period of at least one month. Harm to health of the individual occurs due to one or more of the following: (1) direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems; or (2) a harmful route of administration.

Excludes

• 6C4A.0 – Episode of harmful use of nicotine
• 6C4A.2 – Nicotine dependence

Exclusions from above levels

• QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
• QE84 – Acute stress reaction