1. Opioids taken in larger amounts or over longer period than intended. |
2. A persistent desire or unsuccessful effort to cut down or control opioid use. |
3. A great deal of time spent in activities necessary to obtain the opioid, use the opioid, or recover from their effects. |
4. Craving or a strong desire or urge to use opioids. |
5. Recurrent opioid use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school or home. |
6. Continued opioid use despite persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of opioids. |
7. Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of the opioid use. |
8. Recurrent opioid use in situations in which it is physically hazardous. |
9. Continued opioid use despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the opioids. |