[Substitution therapy tested against amphetamine dependence].

Abstract

Amphetamine dependence is relatively common in Sweden and it is the most frequently used substance among patients with intravenous drug abuse. Current treatment options are limited but recently substitution therapy with psychostimulant medication has been evaluated in several clinical trials. Such treatment is controversial in Sweden, perhaps due to the failure of experimental prescription of psychostimulants in the 1960s. Recent clinical trials however indicate that structured treatment programs with psychostimulants might have positive effects, although the results are inconsistent and the evidence base is still limited. Future research is needed in order to determine the potential role of substitution therapy for amphetamine dependence in clinical practice.

• Authors: Victor Bloniecki Kallio, Joar Guterstam, Johan Franck
• Journal: Lakartidningen (Lakartidningen) Vol. 113 (Jan 06 2016) ISSN: 1652-7518 [Electronic] Sweden
• Vernacular Title: Substitutionsbehandling prövas mot amfetaminberoende - Resultat hittills pekar på möjliga fördelar, men fler och större studier behövs.
• PMID: 26756343 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Historical Article, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Central Nervous System Stimulants
• Methylphenidate
• Dextroamphetamine

Topics

• Amphetamine-Related Disorders (complications, drug therapy, history)
• Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (complications)
• Central Nervous System Stimulants (therapeutic use)
• Dextroamphetamine (therapeutic use)
• History, 20th Century
• Humans
• Legislation, Drug (history)
• Methylphenidate (therapeutic use)
• Sweden