Unspecified Tobacco-Related Disorder 577
Unspecified Tobacco-Related Disorder
292.9 (F17.209)
This category applies to presentations in which symptoms characteristic of a tobacco-
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 tobacco-related disorder or any of the disorders in the substance-related
and addictive disorders diagnostic class.
Other (or Unknown) 
Substance–Related Disorders
Other (or Unknown) Su bstance Use Disorder
Other (or Unknown) Substance Intoxication
Other (or Unknown) Substance Withdrawal
Other (or Unknown) Subs tance–Induced Disorders
Unspecified Other (or Unknown)  Substance–Related Disorder
Other (or Unknown) Substance Use Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria
A. A problematic pattern of use of an intoxicating substance not able to be classified
within the alcohol; caffeine; cannabis; hallucinogen (phencyclidine and others); inhal-
ant; opioid; sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic; stimulant; or tobacco categories and lead-
ing to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the
following, occurring within a 12-month period: 
1. The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was
intended.
2. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use of the
substance.
3. A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance, use the
substance, or recover from its effects.
4. Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use the substance.
5. Recurrent use of the substance resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations
at work, school, or home.