Guidelines
by
Batki, Steven et al
Release Date
2024
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
To provide guidance on evidence-based strategies for the treatment of stimulant use disorders (StUDs), stimulant intoxication, and stimulant withdrawal, as well as secondary and tertiary prevention of harms associated with stimulant use.
Findings/Key points
Contingency management represents the current standard of care for treatment of stimulant use disorders (StUDs); Pharmacotherapies may be utilized off-label to treat StUDs; Acute stimulant intoxication can result in life-threatening complications that should be addressed in an appropriate level of care; Secondary and tertiary prevention strategies should be used to reduce harms related to risky stimulant use.
Keywords
About PWUD
Clinical guidance
Hospitals
Illegal drugs
Return to use
Stimulants
Substitution/OAT
Transitions in care/treatment
Withdrawal
Wrap-around services
