Dependence-related concepts which express the current existence of abuse are acceptable.
For example,
Dependence-related concepts which express the pattern as either continuous or episodic are not acceptable.
Unacceptable patterns:
- X with single episode
- X with multiple episodes
- Current episode of X
- First episode of X
- X with continuous pattern
Unacceptable legacy concepts:
Drug abuse, continuous (disorder)
- Episodic drug abuse (disorder)
Concepts describing full or partial remission are acceptable but not the phase of the remission.
Acceptable patterns:
- X in full remission
- X in partial remission
For example,
Unacceptable patterns:
- X in early full remission
- X in sustained full remission
- X in sustained partial remission
Conditions with associated symptoms should be expressed and modeled like combined disorders. Due to situations are acceptable but not simple Co-occurrent.
For example,
- 703850002 |Delirium due to benzodiazepine withdrawal (disorder)|
Concepts containing X without Y are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Acceptable example:
Unacceptable example:
- Bipolar type II disorder with current episode moderately depressive without psychotic symptoms
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