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Stimulant dependence including amphetamines, methamphetamine or methcathinone, sustained partial remission

6C46.22

Link to WHO Definition

Stimulant dependence including amphetamines, methamphetamine or methcathinone, sustained partial remission – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/671215150

After a diagnosis of Stimulant dependence including amphetamines, methamphetamine and methcathinone but excluding caffeine, cocaine and synthetic cathinones, and often following a treatment episode or other intervention (including self-help intervention), there is a significant reduction in amphetamine or other stimulant consumption for more than 12 months, such that even though amphetamine or other stimulant use has occurred during this period, the definitional requirements for dependence have not been met.

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