American Psychiatric Association Proposes DSM-5 Coding Change for Opioid Withdrawal - Clinical Pain Advisor

Clinical Pain AdvisorAmerican Psychiatric Association Proposes DSM-5 Coding Change for Opioid WithdrawalClinical Pain AdvisorAt this time, protocol requires that all withdrawal from opioids, sedatives, or stimulants be coded in terms of a substance use disorder. The American Psychiatric Association posted proposals for 5 distinct changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical ...