


This establishes the relationship between the abused chemical agent and the observed clinical effects. The DSM-5 makes the distinction that the substance must be physiologically capable of leading to the anxiety and panic symptoms. In caffeine-induced anxiety disorder, such symptoms would be due to the consumption of caffeine. There must also be evidence that the panic or anxiety symptoms are a direct result of the use of the intoxicating substance. Patients must present symptoms of either panic attacks or anxiety. ĭiagnosis according to the DSM-5 is dependent on various criteria. Substance/medication-induced anxiety disorder falls under the category of anxiety disorders in the DSM-5, and not the category of substance-related and addictive disorders, even though the symptoms are due to the effects of a substance. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, or DSM-5, is the current authority for psychiatric diagnosis in the United States. 4 Genetics and variability of caffeine consumptionĭSM-5 classification Diagnostic criteria Ĭaffeine-induced anxiety disorder is a subclass of the DSM-5 diagnosis of substance/medication-induced anxiety disorder.3.1 Mobilization of intracellular calcium.
