SAMHSA: New Resources on Stimulant Use Disorders

A recently updated Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) from SAMHSA regarding treatment for stimulant use disorders reviews current data on treating the medical, psychiatric, and addiction-related problems associated with the use of cocaine, methamphetamine, and misuse of prescription stimulants. This document includes data on how stimulants affect the brain and behavior, medical aspects of stimulant use disorders, approaches to treatment, practical application of treatment strategies, and considerations for special populations.