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[–] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That's true. I forgot the threshold how many you had to check for a diagnosis but the more you have, the more severe your addiction is

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    i would be delighted to learn what the threshold is. I'm sure I'm not the only person here this diagnostic has been used maliciously against

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

    https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/diagnostic-criteria-for-substance-use-disorders#reference-3

    "According to the DSM-5-TR, an SUD diagnosis is made when at least two of the following criteria are met within 12 months [3]"

    https://www.publicsafetymedicine.org/leo/substance-use-disorders/appendix-a-dsm-iv-tr-and-dsm-5-diagnostic-criteria

    "Code based on current severity:

    Mild (2-3) Moderate (4-5) Severe (6+)"

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