Reduced drug use as an alternative valid outcome in individuals with stimulant use disorders: Findings from 13 multisite randomized clinical trials.
Masoumeh AminesmaeiliMehdi FarokhniaRyoko SusukidaLorenzo LeggioRenee M JohnsonRosa M CrumRamin MojtabaiPublished in: Addiction (Abingdon, England) (2024)
Reduced frequency of stimulant use appears to be associated with meaningful improvement in various clinical indicators of recovery. Assessment of reduced use, in addition to abstinence, could broaden the scope of outcomes measured in randomized controlled trials of stimulant use disorders and facilitate the development of more diverse treatment approaches.