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Figure 2. Classification Algorithm for Evaluating Remission after a Class A Determination
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- Was the Class A Diagnosis substance or alcohol related?
- If yes, then ask
- Has there been at least a 12-month absence of behaviors that meet any DSM criteria (except craving) for a substance use disorder?
- If yes, then
- Applicant is Class B
- If no, then
- Applicant remains Class A
- If yes, then
- Has there been at least a 12-month absence of behaviors that meet any DSM criteria (except craving) for a substance use disorder?
- If no, then ask
- Have there been at least 12 months during which no associated harmful behaviors have occurred?
- If yes, then
- Applicant is Class B
- If no, then
- Applicant remains Class A
- If yes, then
- Have there been at least 12 months during which no associated harmful behaviors have occurred?
- If yes, then ask
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