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Objective
This report presents a novel treatment protocol comprised of behavior-targeted and pharmacological components that aims to reduce the intensity and duration of methamphetamine intoxication and withdrawal related symptoms during early treatment, improve retention, and provide clinicians with a tool to meet this growing problem.
Findings/Key points
This retrospective evaluation of a novel METH withdrawal treatment protocol suggests feasibility, tolerability, and preliminary evidence of effectiveness, providing clinicians with a new tool that requires further study.
Design/methods
The protocol was developed by a team of addiction physicians and other clinical staff. Clinical and administrative staff at a community acute stabilization unit were trained and the protocol was implemented with patients presenting with METH use. A total of 23 patients consecutively admitted to the unit used the protocol (100% male).
