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Cocaine Abuse
Symptoms and DSM-IV Diagnosis
Cocaine Abuse
Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview:
 Cocaine Abuse
symptoms and diagnostic criteria follow below. While some of these Cocaine Abuse symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical
professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health
professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can
or should even attempt to make a mental health diagnosis. Many additional
factors are considered in addition to the Cocaine Abuse symptoms in making
proper diagnosis, including frequently medical and psychological testing
consideration. This information on Cocaine Abuse symptoms and diagnostic
criteria are for information purposes only and should never replace the
judgment and comprehensive assessment of a trained mental health clinician.
Cocaine Abuse Diagnostic criteria:
305.60 Cocaine
Abuse
A proper
diagnosis of Cocaine Abuse requires reference to the text and criteria for
Substance Abuse. Individuals experiencing Cocaine Abuse usually experience less
intensity and frequency of administration when compared to Cocaine Dependence.
Individuals experiencing Cocaine Abuse experience problematic use, interpersonal
conflict and neglect responsibilities around paydays and special occasions
resulting in patterns of brief high-dose use followed by much longer periods of
non-problematic use or abstinence. Commonly, legal difficulties are experienced
by individuals who use or are in possession of this drug. When use is
accompanied by evidence of tolerance, withdrawal, or compulsive behaviors in
obtaining and administering cocaine, a diagnosis of cocaine dependence rather
than cocaine abuse should be considered.
Information
adapted from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV
Additional
Information and webpage by
Paul Susic
Ph.D
Licensed Psychologist
(Health and Geriatric Psychologist)
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