Prescription psychostimulants for the treatment of stimulant use disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Lit review
par
Tardelli, Vitor S. et al

Date de publication

2020

Géographie

International

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate usefulness of an agonist approach as treatment of (psycho)stimulant use disorder (PSUD).

Constatations/points à retenir

Prescription psychostimulants, particularly prescription amphetamines given in robust doses, have a clinically significant beneficial effect to promote abstinence in the treatment of individuals with PSUD, specifically the population with cocaine use disorder.

Mots clés

About prescribers
Outcomes
Evidence base
Illegal drugs
Stimulants