6C4E.22

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, sustained partial remission

Description

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

Index terms

  • Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, sustained partial remission

Excludes

  • 6C4E.0 – Episode of harmful use of other specified psychoactive substance
  • 6C4E.1 – Harmful pattern of use of other specified psychoactive substance

Exclusions from above levels

  • 6D72.12 – Amnestic disorder due to other specified psychoactive substance including medications
  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6C4E.20 – Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, current use
  • 6C4E.21 – Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, early full remission
  • 6C4E.23 – Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, sustained full remission
  • 6C4E.2Z – Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, unspecified

Foundation entity

Other specified psychoactive substance dependence, sustained partial remission – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1486482667

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6C4E.2: Other specified psychoactive substance dependence › 6C4E: Disorders due to use of other specified psychoactive substances, including medications › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders