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Treatment of stimulant use disorder: A systematic review of reviews.

Claire RonsleySeonaid NolanRod KnightKanna HayashiJano KlimasAlex WalleyEvan WoodNadia Fairbairn
Published in: PloS one (2020)
The results of this review supports the use of contingency management interventions for the treatment of stimulant use disorder. Although evidence to date is insufficient to support the clinical use of psychostimulants, our results demonstrate potential for future research in this area. Given the urgent need for effective pharmacological treatments for stimulant use disorder, high-quality primary research focused on the role of psychostimulant medications for the treatment of stimulant use disorder is needed.
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