Disorders in this family

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Alcohol Use Disorder

A problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, assessed across a cluster of behavioral, physiological, and craving-related indicators within a 12-month period.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Caffeine-Related Disorders

Clinically significant symptoms following recent caffeine consumption (Caffeine Intoxication) or following abrupt reduction/cessation of regular caffeine use (Caffeine Withdrawal) -- notably, DSM-5-TR does not include a formal Caffeine Use Disorder in its main diagnostic section.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Cannabis Use Disorder

A problematic pattern of cannabis use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, evidenced by at least 2 of 11 criteria spanning impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological indicators (tolerance, withdrawal), within a 12-month period.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Gambling Disorder

Persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, evidenced by 4 or more of 9 criteria within a 12-month period -- the only non-substance behavioral addiction formally recognized in DSM-5-TR's Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders chapter.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Hallucinogen-Related Disorders

A problematic pattern of hallucinogen use (phencyclidine-type or other hallucinogens such as LSD or psilocybin) leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, evidenced by at least 2 of 11 characteristic indicators within a 12-month period, plus recognized hallucinogen-induced conditions including intoxication and, distinctively, Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Inhalant-Related Disorders

A category covering problematic use of, and intoxication from, volatile hydrocarbon-based substances (such as glues, aerosols, paint thinners, and fuels) inhaled for their psychoactive effects, distinguished from other substance classes by the specific substances involved and their acute and potentially serious toxic effects.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Opioid Use Disorder

A problematic pattern of opioid use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, reflected in a cluster of behavioral, physiological, and craving-related symptoms occurring within a 12-month period.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Other (or Unknown) Substance-Related Disorders

A residual category covering substance use disorders, intoxication, and withdrawal involving a substance not covered by the ten specifically named classes in this chapter (such as anabolic steroids, nitrous oxide, or other over-the-counter or unknown substances), or presentations where the specific substance cannot be identified.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Sedative-, Hypnotic-, or Anxiolytic-Related Disorders

A problematic pattern of use of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic medications (e.g., benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and similar prescription sedative/sleep medications) leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, evidenced by at least 2 of 11 characteristic indicators within a 12-month period, with a recognized, medically significant withdrawal syndrome similar in profile to alcohol withdrawal.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Stimulant Use Disorder

A problematic pattern of amphetamine-type substance, cocaine, or other stimulant use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, evidenced by at least 2 of 11 criteria spanning impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological indicators, within a 12-month period.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Tobacco-Related Disorders

A problematic pattern of tobacco/nicotine use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, evidenced by at least 2 of 11 characteristic indicators within a 12-month period, with a recognized withdrawal syndrome (irritability, frustration/anger, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite, restlessness, depressed mood, insomnia) distinct from, but using the same diagnostic framework as, other substance use disorders.

Case Lab vignettes

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Medium

Chasing the Loss

Recognize Gambling Disorder's behavioral-addiction pattern of impaired control and continued use despite consequences, distinguished from Alcohol Use Disorder and from occasional recreational cannabis use without impairment.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Medium

The Empty Can Behind the Shed

Identify the distinctive presentation of Inhalant-Related Disorders, distinguished from Alcohol Use Disorder by substance class and characteristic physical findings.

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Hard

The Refill

Recognize Opioid Use Disorder's pattern of impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological criteria, distinguished from appropriate medical use and from Alcohol Use Disorder.