Figure 1. Classification Algorithm for Suspected Substance Use Disorder, or Physical or Mental Disorder
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- Is the issue substance or alcohol related?
- If yes, then ask
- Are 2 or more DSM criteria met for a substance use disorder?
- If yes, then ask
- Is the substance on the Controlled Substances List?
- If yes, then
- Applicant is Class A
- If no, then ask
- Is current harmful behavior present or has there been previous harmful behavior that has been judged likely to recur?
- If yes, then
- Applicant is Class A
- If no, then
- Applicant is Class B
- If yes, then
- Is current harmful behavior present or has there been previous harmful behavior that has been judged likely to recur?
- If yes, then
- Is the substance on the Controlled Substances List?
- If no, then
- Applicant is no class
- If there is insufficient information for diagnosis, then
- Defer for 3-6 months with an opportunity to show abstinence or obtain additional information
- If yes, then ask
- Are 2 or more DSM criteria met for a substance use disorder?
- If no, then ask
- Is DSM criteria met for a diagnosis?
- If yes, then ask
- Is current harmful behavior present or has there been previous harmful behavior that has been judged likely to recur?
- If yes, then
- Applicant is Class A
- If no, then
- Applicant is Class B
- If yes, then
- Is current harmful behavior present or has there been previous harmful behavior that has been judged likely to recur?
- If no, then
- Applicant is no class
- If yes, then ask
- Is DSM criteria met for a diagnosis?
- If yes, then ask