If a client has previously met the criteria for stimulant use disorder but not in the last 10 months, what type of remission are they in?

The client in this scenario has met the criteria for stimulant use disorder in the past but has not done so in the last 10 months. This 10-month period falls within the criteria for "early remission" as defined in the DSM-5. Early remission applies to individuals who have not met the criteria for substance use disorder for a duration of at least three months but less than 12 months following the criteria for a substance use disorder.

Full remission would apply if the individual had not met the criteria for over 12 months, while sustained remission indicates a longer period of abstinence and often implies additional support and recovery measures. Partial remission, on the other hand, would refer to the client still experiencing some symptoms but not meeting full criteria for the disorder. In this case, the client's absence of criteria for a substantial period of time—though less than 12 months—indicates they are in early remission.