11. Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following:
a. The characteristic withdraw al syndrome for tobacco (refer to Criteria A and B of
the criteria set for tobacco withdrawal).
b. Tobacco (or a closely related substance, such as nicotine) is taken to relieve or
avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Specify if:
In early remission:  After full criteria for tobacco use disorder were previously met,
none of the criteria for tobacco use disorder have been met for at least 3 months but
for less than 12 months (with the exception that Criterion A4, “Craving, or a strong de-
sire or urge to use tobacco,” may be met).
In sustained remission:  After full criteria for tobacco use disorder were previously
met, none of the criteria for tobacco use disorder have been met at any time during a
period of 12 months or longer (with the exception that Criterion A4, “Craving, or a
strong desire or urge to use tobacco,” may be met).