ifier “with perceptual disturbances” can be note d. When hallucinations occur in the absence of
intact reality testing, a diagnosis of substanc e/medication-induced ps ychotic disorder should
be considered. The symptoms cause clinically si gnificant distress or impairment in social, oc-
cupational, or other important areas of functioning (Criterion C). The symptoms must not be
attributable to anothe r medical condition and are not bette r explained by an other mental dis-
order (e.g., alcohol withdrawal or generalized anxiety disorder) (Criterion D). Relief of with-
drawal symptoms with admini stration of any sedative-hypnotic agent would support a
diagnosis of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal.