within 1 month after use of a substance that is capable of producing the depressive disor-
der (Criterion B1). In additi on, the diagnosis is not better  explained by an independent
depressive disorder. Evidence of an indepe ndent depressive disorder includes the de-
pressive disorder preceded the onset of inge stion or withdrawal from the substance; the
depressive disorder persists beyo nd a substantial period of ti me after the cessation of sub-
stance use; or other evidence suggests th e existence of an independent non-substance/
medication-induced depressive disorder (Criterion C). This diagnosis should not be made