Abstract
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is considered to be the gold standard for diagnosis in social work practice. This chapter provides an overview of the DSM, including basic information on the multiaxial assessment and diagnostic coding. Then, the chapter focuses on substance-related disorders. This involves making a distinction between substance use disorders (i.e., abuse and dependence) and substance-induced disorders (i.e., intoxication, withdrawal, and substance-induced mental disorders). The chapter concludes with recommendations for further study of the DSM.
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A revision of this edition of the DSM was taking place at the same time this chapter was written. Although significant changes with respect to the diagnosis of substance use disorders are expected in the revision, these anticipated changes were not integrated into this chapter. However, an online supplement to this chapter will be available to highlight the changes.
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In this case, the diagnosis would be specified as an unknown “substance-related disorder.”
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Ahmedani, B.K., Perron, B.E. (2012). Language of Diagnosis. In: Vaughn, M., Perron, B. (eds) Social Work Practice in the Addictions. Contemporary Social Work Practice. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5357-4_5
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