Catalog
Episode of harmful use of non-psychoactive substances
Link to WHO Definition
Episode of harmful use of non-psychoactive substances – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1852395328
An episode of use of a non-psychoactive substance that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health. Harm to health of the individual occurs due to direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems or a harmful route of administration. This diagnosis should not be made if the harm is attributed to a known pattern of non-psychoactive substance use.