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Criterion A: Exposure to death, threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence in one (or more) of the following way(s):
Criterion B: Presence of one (or more) intrusive symptoms associated with the traumatic event(s) after the event(s) occurred:
Criterion C: Avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma, as evidence by one or more of the following:
Criterion D: Negative alterations to mood and cognition, as evidenced by two (or more) of the following:
Criterion E: Alterations in arousal and reactivity, as evidenced by two or more of the following:
Criterion F: Duration of the disturbance is more than 1 month.
Criterion G: The disturbance causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, and other important areas of functioning.
Criterion H: Symptoms are not due to medication, substance use, or another medical condition.
Two specifications are part of this diagnostic criteria, too, and are summarized as follows:
Dissociative Specification: In addition to meeting criteria for PTSD, the person experiences high levels of either of the following in reaction to trauma-related stimuli:
Delayed Specification: Full diagnostic criteria are not met until at least six months after the traumatic event(s), although onset of symptoms may be immediate.
References:
1. DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD
6. Cannabinoids as an Emerging Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorders
7. Use of cannabinoids for the treatment of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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