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Differential Diagnosis for Anxiety Disorders


You indicated symptoms of anxiety, fear, avoidance or increased arousal were NOT due to the direct physiological effects of a general medical condition.

Are symptoms of anxiety due to the effects of a substance (drugs/toxin)?

Yes               No

If yes, you may render the diagnosis of Substance Induced Anxiety Disorder. (See DSM-IV-R for code specific to drug).