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DSM-IV: Substance-Induced Persisting Amnestic Disorder

When an Amnestic Disorder persists beyond resolution of Intoxication, Delirium, or Withdrawal effects, either of medication, drugsof abuse, or exposure to toxic substances this diagnosis applies.

Diagnostic criteria for Substance-Induced Persisting Amnestic Disorder
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A. The development of memory impairment as manifested by impairment in the ability to learn new information or the inability to recall previously learned information.

B. The memory disturbance causes significant impairment in social or occupational functioning and represents a significant decline from a previous level of functioning.

C. The memory disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of a Delirium or a Dementia and persists beyond the usual duration of Substance Delirium or Withdrawal.

D. There is evidence from the history, physical examination, or laboratory findings that the memory disturbance is etiologically related to the persisting effects of substance use (e.g. a drug of abuse, a medication).

Code [Specific Substance]-Induced Persisting Amnestic Disorder:

(291.1 Alcohol; 292.83 Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic; 292.83 Other [or Unknown] Substance)

Based on the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition APA

Associated with these drugs: alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics

Also: Korsakoff, Korsakov

The online Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders lists most of the major psychological disorders and illnesses and lists the criteria that must be fulfilled in order for a diagnosis to be made. This resource is not a substitute for proper professional psychiatric diagnosis.