Table 1. Criteria for the Diagnosis of Nicotine Addiction.

Criteria for the diagnosis of tobacco use disorder according to the DSM-V (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).

The DSM-V defines tobacco use disorder as a problematic pattern of tobacco use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the following occurring within a 12-month period: Using tobacco in larger amounts or for a longer period than intended A persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control tobacco use A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain or use tobacco Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use tobacco Recurrent tobacco use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home Continued tobacco use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of tobacco Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of tobacco use. Recurrent tobacco use in situations in which it is physically hazardous Tobacco use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by tobacco. Tolerance Withdrawal