On behalf of the NYSDOH AI, lead authors Drs. Judith Griffin, Sara Lorenz Taki, and Timothy Wiegand, with the Substance Use Guidelines Committee, developed this guidance as a resource for clinicians in NYS who provide medical care for patients who use stimulants, with the goals of:
- Informing clinicians about different types of stimulants and current terminology for describing stimulants and stimulant use.
- Providing strategies for talking with patients about stimulant use and the associated risks, including opioid overdose.
- Summarizing the treatment options for stimulant use disorder.
The guidance focuses on nonprescription stimulant substances, including cocaine and crack; methamphetamine, 3,4-methylenedioxy-
Contents:
- Purpose of This Guidance
- Commonly Used Stimulants
- Screening, Assessment, and Counseling
- Treatment
- Printable PDF
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