Dissociative drug-induced mood disorder including ketamine or phencyclidine (PCP)

Description

Dissociative drug-induced mood disorder including ketamine or PCP (phencyclidine) is characterised by mood symptoms (e.g., depressed or elevated mood, decreased engagement in pleasurable activities, increased or decreased energy levels) that develop during or soon after intoxication with dissociative drugs. The intensity or duration of the symptoms is substantially in excess of mood disturbances that are characteristic of Dissociative drug intoxication. The amount and duration of Dissociative drug use must be capable of producing mood symptoms. The symptoms are not better explained by a primary mental disorder (e.g., a Depressive disorder, a Bipolar disorder, Schizoaffective disorder), as might be the case if the mood symptoms preceded the onset of the dissociative drug use, if the symptoms persist for a substantial period of time after cessation of the dissociative drug use, or if there is other evidence of a pre-existing primary mental disorder with mood symptoms (e.g., a history of prior episodes not associated with dissociative drug use).

Exclusions from above levels

• QE11.7 – Hazardous use of dissociative drugs including ketamine or PCP
• QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
• QE84 – Acute stress reaction