550 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Unspecified Opioid-Related Disorder
292.9 (F11.99)
This category applies to presentations in which symptoms characteristic of an opioid-
related disorder that cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupa-
tional, or other important areas of functioning predominate but do not meet the full criteria
for any specific opioid-related disorder or any  of the disorders in the substance-related and
addictive disorders diagnostic class.
Sedative-, Hypnotic-, 
or Anxiolytic-Related Disorders
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Use Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Intoxication
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Withdrawal
Other Sedative-, Hypnotic-, or Anxiolytic-Induced Disorders
Unspecified Sedative-, Hypnotic-, or Anxiolytic-R elated Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Use Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria
A. A problematic pattern of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use leading to clinically signif-
icant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the following, occurring
within a 12-month period: 
1. Sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics are often taken in larger amounts or over a lon-
ger period than was intended.
2. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control sedative,
hypnotic, or anxiolytic use.
3. A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the sedative, hypnotic,
or anxiolytic; use the sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic; or recover from its effects.