6D72.13
Amnestic disorder due to use of volatile inhalants
Transtorno amnéstico devido ao uso de inalantes voláteis
CategoryDefinition
All definitional requirements for amnestic disorder are met. The memory symptoms are judged to be the direct consequence of use of volatile inhalants. The intensity and duration of use of volatile inhalants must be known to be capable of producing memory impairment. The memory impairment may develop during or soon after volatile inhalant intoxication or withdrawal, but its intensity and duration are substantially in excess of those normally associated with these conditions. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another disorder or medical condition, as might be the case if the amnestic symptoms preceded the onset of use of volatile inhalants.
Diagnostic Criteria
- All diagnostic requirements for Amnestic Disorder are met.
- There is evidence from history, physical examination, or laboratory findings that the disturbance is caused by the direct physiological consequences of use of volatile inhalants.
- This judgment depends on establishing that:
- The amount and duration of volatile inhalant use is known to be capable of producing the memory disturbance; and
- The course of the memory disturbance (e.g., onset, trajectory of symptoms, response to treatment) is consistent with causation by volatile inhalants.
- The disturbance persists beyond the usual duration of Volatile Inhalant Intoxication or Volatile Inhalant Withdrawal.
Index Terms
Amnestic disorder due to use of volatile inhalants