"Caffeine use disorder" is under consideration for inclusion in the next edition of the DSM. Which one of the following types of evidence would be most persuasive to the editors as a reason to include it?
A. Evidence that caffeine interferes with neurotransmitters in the brain.
B. Evidence that caffeine is a drug that interferes with normal behavior.
C. Evidence that caffeine use can lead to dependence and that quitting can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
D. Evidence that clinicians agree on and can accurately identify symptoms that differentiate normal caffeine use from abnormal use.
Answer: D
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