Treatment Modalities for Stimulant Use Disorder: Comprehensive Review and Future Directions

Stimulant use disorder presents an ongoing and significant global health challenge, characterized by increasing rates of use and limited treatment options. The disorder's severe medical, psychological, and social impacts emphasize the need for effective, evidence-based treatment strategies. This interactive skill-building workshop will explore comprehensive SUD treatment approaches, focusing on psychosocial and pharmacological interventions. We will review findings from a comprehensive systematic review evaluating the efficacy of SUD treatment modalities. We will discuss the evidence surrounding distinct treatment approaches, including integrative modalities like acupuncture, psychosocial methods like contingency management (CM) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), as well as pharmacological options including psychostimulants, antidepressants, opioid agonist therapy, dopamine agonists, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, disulfiram, and N-Acetylcysteine.

The workshop will identify the most effective strategies, address current limitations in treatment efficacy, and highlight areas that require further research. Additionally, participants will gain practical insights into applying these modalities in clinical practice and learn about strategies to enhance treatment accessibility and patient outcomes.