Catalog
Episode of harmful use of nicotine
Link to WHO Definition
Episode of harmful use of nicotine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1356720300
An episode of nicotine use that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health. 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. This diagnosis should not be made if the harm is attributed to a known pattern of nicotine use.