Stimulant Use Disorder 561
Stimulant-Related Disorders
Stimulant Use Disorder
Stimulant Intoxication
Stimulant Withdrawal
Other Stimulant-Induced Disorders
Unspecified Stimulant-Related Disorder
Stimulant Use Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria  
A. A pattern of amphetamine-type substance, cocaine, or other stimulant use leading to
clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the follow-
ing, occurring within a 12-month period:
1. The stimulant is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was in-
tended.
2. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control stimulant use.
3. A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the stimulant, use the
stimulant, or recover from its effects.
4. Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use the stimulant.
5. Recurrent stimulant use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work,
school, or home.
6. Continued stimulant use despite having persi stent or recurrent social or interper-
sonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the stimulant.
7. Important social, occupational, or recreat ional activities are given up or reduced be-
cause of stimulant use.
8. Recurrent stimulant use in situations in which it is physically hazardous.
9. Stimulant use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent
physical or psychological problem that is  likely to have been caused or exacerbated
by the stimulant.
10. Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
a. A need for markedly increased amounts of the stimulant to achieve intoxication
or desired effect.
b. A markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the