Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, sustained full remission

**Definition:** After a diagnosis of sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, and often following a treatment episode or other intervention (including self-intervention), the person has been abstinent from sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic for 12 months or longer.

**Exclusions:** - Episode of harmful use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics - Harmful pattern of use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics