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Pharmacotherapies for problematic psychostimulant use : a review of current research
(Traitement médicamenteux de l'usage problématique de psychostimulants : état de la recherche)
Auteur(s) :
SHEARER J. ;
GOWING, L. R.
Année
2004
Page(s) :
203-211
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
89
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Thésaurus géographique
AUSTRALIE
Thésaurus mots-clés
AMPHETAMINE
;
COCAINE
;
MDMA-ECSTASY
;
STIMULANTS
;
ABUS
;
TRAITEMENT
;
PHARMACOTHERAPIE
;
RECHERCHE
Note générale :
Drug and Alcohol Review, 2004, 23, (2), 203-211
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
This review summarizes the current status of clinical research on pharmacotherapies for problematic psychostimulant use. The use of psychostimulants, including amphetamine, cocaine and ecstasy, is increasingly a feature of Australian life as is the presentation of patients with psychostimulant disorders. A lack of experience, resources and treatment options have constrained the response of treatment services to such problems. Despite extensive research, particularly in the area of cocaine, no pharmacotherapy has been proven effective in the management of psychostimulant disorders. The harms associated with problematic psychostimulant use warrant further controlled research in innovative approaches integrated with psychosocial interventions. (Review's abstract.)
Affiliation :
National Drug Alcohol Res. Ctr., Univ. NSW, Sydney ; j.shearer@unsw.edu.au
Australie. Australia.
Australie. Australia.