There is sufficient evidence to support this as a condition, however it is not yet clear to what extent it is a clinically significant disorder | |
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Substance use disorder in DSM-5 combines the DSM-IV categories of substance abuse and substance dependence into a single disorder measured on a continuum from mild to severe | Food and Chemical Toxicology: An International Journal Published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association |
DSM-5 will not include caffeine use disorder, although research shows that as little as two to three cups of coffee can trigger a withdrawal effect marked by tiredness or sleepiness.
17Long-term caffeine use can lead to mild physical dependence | "Chapter 15: Reinforcement and Addictive Disorders" |
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