Stimulant dependence including amphetamines, methamphetamine or methcathinone, sustained full remission

Definition

After a diagnosis of Stimulant dependence including amphetamines, methamphetamine and methcathinone but excluding caffeine, cocaine and synthetic cathinones, and often following a treatment episode or other intervention (including self-intervention), the person has been abstinent from amphetamine or other stimulants for 12 months or longer.

Exclusions

• Episode of harmful use of stimulants including amphetamines, methamphetamine or methcathinone
• Harmful pattern of use of stimulants including amphetamines, methamphetamine or methcathinone

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