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ICD-11 Criteria for Disorders Due to use of Synthetic Cathinones (6C47 )

ICD-11 Criteria for Disorders Due to use of Synthetic Cathinones (6C47 ) Disorders due to use of synthetic cathinones are characterised by the pattern and consequences of synthetic cathinone use. Synthetic cathinones (also known as ‘bath salts’) are synthetic compounds with stimulant properties related to cathinone found in the khat plant, Catha edulis. The use of synthetic cathinones is common in young populations in many countries. They may produce a range of disorders including Synthetic Cathinone Intoxication, Synthetic Cathinone Dependence and Synthetic Cathinone Withdrawal. Several synthetic cathinone-induced mental disorders are recognised. 6C47.0        Episode of Harmful Use o f Synthetic Cathinones An episode of synthetic cathinone use that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health or has resulted in behaviour leading to harm to the health of others. Harm to health of the individual occurs due to one or more of the following: (1) behaviour related to intox