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Behavioral Treatment Modalities
Behavioral treatments can be provided both individually (working
one-on-one with a trained clinician) and in groups (where one
clinician works with multiple patients at once). Additionally, some
behavioral treatments can be provided through your computer or
phone. Many clinicians offer telehealth services, including virtual
counseling or therapy. CBT may also be available through computer
or mobile phone based-applications.
MEDICATIONS
There are no medications that have been approved by the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat stimulant use disorder.
However, some medications that have been approved to treat other
conditions may be helpful for some patients with stimulant use
disorder. Some of these medications also help treat other substance
use disorders or mental health conditions. Some medications can
help with cocaine use disorder. Other medications can help with use
of methamphetamine and similar drugs.
Medications That May Help Treat Stimulant Use
Disorder Include:
• Bupropion: Bupropion is FDA-approved for the treatment
of major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and
smoking cessation. It can help some patients reduce or stop
their use of cocaine, methamphetamine, and similar drugs.
• Bupropion plus naltrexone: Naltrexone is FDA-approved for
the treatment of opioid use disorder. Combining bupropion
with naltrexone can help some patients reduce their use of
methamphetamine and similar drugs more than bupropion alone.
• Topiramate: Topiramate is a medication that is FDA-approved
for the treatment of epilepsy and migraine. It can help patients
reduce their use of cocaine, methamphetamine, and similar
drugs. This medication may also help a patient reduce their
alcohol use.
• Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is FDA-approved for the treatment
of major depressive disorder and can help reduce the use of
methamphetamine and similar drugs.
