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MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
Some patients with stimulant use disorder may have other
substance use disorders or mental health conditions. For example,
patients may have depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), or ADHD. These conditions should
be treated at the same time as the stimulant use disorder. The
clinician will consider all of these conditions when recommending
a treatment program for the patient. Some patients may be
recommended care in a program that provides treatment for both
substance use disorder and mental health disorders.
STIMULANT INTOXICATION AND WITHDRAWAL
Intoxication
• Severe stimulant intoxication and overdose (where a patient
experiences agitation, anger, aggressiveness, mood swings,
anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, and/or loss of consciousness
following stimulant use) can be life-threatening. If the patient is
experiencing significant symptoms when intoxicated, a medical
professional will determine if the patient needs care in a hospital.
Withdrawal
• Stimulant withdrawal symptoms can include depression,
anxiety, sleep problems, and concentration problems. For
some patients these symptoms can last for several weeks.
Patients who are experiencing withdrawal symptoms should
have a medical exam. The doctor may prescribe medication to
help manage the symptoms.
