Essentials: Stimulant Use Disorder-Handout

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This document discusses stimulant use disorders, focusing on the diagnosis and management of disorders related to cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, and synthetic cathinones (bath salts). The DSM-5 criteria for stimulant use disorders are outlined, including the signs and symptoms that indicate impairment or distress. The document also provides statistics on the prevalence of cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription stimulant use in the United States. The evidence-based treatments for stimulant use disorders are highlighted, including motivational interviewing, contingency management, community reinforcement approach, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Pharmacotherapy options for stimulant use disorders are explored, with a systematic review indicating limited evidence for their effectiveness. The document concludes with a list of resources for further information on stimulant use disorders.

Keywords

stimulant use disorders

diagnosis

management

cocaine

amphetamines

methamphetamines

synthetic cathinones

DSM-5 criteria

prevalence

treatments