Final answer:
A client who previously met criteria for DSM-5 stimulant use disorder but has not used in 10 months may be considered to be in early or sustained remission, depending on the duration and absence of significant distress or impairment.
Step-by-step explanation:
If a client previously met criteria for a DSM-5 stimulant use disorder but has not used the substance in 10 months, in the context of the DSM-5, they may be considered to be in early remission or sustained remission, depending on the specificity of the criteria they meet. The term remission is used when an individual has not met the criteria for the substance use disorder, except for craving or a strong desire or urge to use the substance, for at least 3 months but less than 12 months (early remission). If the individual has not met the criteria for the substance use disorder (except for craving) for 12 months or longer, they are considered to be in sustained remission. It is important to note that determinations of remission are also dependent upon the absence of significant impairment or distress caused by drug use.