Williams, Andrew James and Schӧlin, Lisa and Brett, Jonathan (2024) Treatments for stimulant use disorder – a rapid review for policy makers and practitioners. Edinburgh: Drugs Research Network Scotland.
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In the absence of consistent evidence of safe and effective pharmacotherapies for stimulant use disorder, psychosocial interventions are the mainstay of treatment. Contingency management is most supported by the evidence but only provides marginal benefits compared to currently provided TAU and is not widely available. People experience many barriers to accessing currently available treatments so these barriers should be addressed to improve treatment for people with stimulant use disorder.
B Substances > CNS stimulants
B Substances > CNS stimulants > Amphetamines
B Substances > CNS stimulants > Methamphetamine
B Substances > Cocaine
G Health and disease > Substance use disorder (addiction) > Drug use disorder
HJ Treatment or recovery method > Psychosocial treatment method
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Residential facility
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Policy > Policy on substance use
VA Geographic area > Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland
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