Lisdexamphetamine for the treatment of methamphetamine withdrawal: Safety and feasibility

There is no effective treatment for methamphetamine withdrawal. This VAN talks about the study conducted which aimed to determine the feasibility and safety of a tapering dose of lisdexamfetamine for the treatment of acute methamphetamine (MA) withdrawal.
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[@KiwikimNZ]

This is great news. I’ve always thought this would work, this is why I searched for it, thinking to myself, wouldn’t adhd meds help with meth withdrawal and it’s great that you have done this study. Thank you

[@lookingupwithwonder]

I think people are often self medicating their undiagnosed adhd with street drugs.

[@p1nkfreud]

It is effective for acute withdrawal in an inpatient facility but has been shown to be ineffective and even potentially harmful for maintenance purposes; Amphetamines can not be used like a “buperenorphine for meth”

[@KiwikimNZ]

@@p1nkfreud yes agreed, (but a subutex for meth is a start) if you can help a person through that withdrawal period, reducing some of the WD symptoms, that no one deserves to go through, especially midst a huge life change such as committing to a life of sobriety, it's fucking scary for people, it's so easy to go back to what you know. If the use of stimulants in an acute detox setting, prevents or lessen that inevitable drive to use again to “feel better”. it's a good thing. Once past detox and in the right supportive environment, with all resources to ensure patients achieve positive outcomes, rather than setting them up to fail l, which only deepens feelings of being ashamed of themselves, then maybe there is a chance for those who are determined to have a life without the drug, long term use of stimulants is definitely not the answer I agree, but it's a start in trying to help those struggling with meth addiction :) As a nurse, a former alcoholic, born into a family of addicts and after losing my brother to OD I understand the chaos and pain addiction brings, so it is refreshing to see the research being done with drugs like ketamine, cannabis psychedelics etc, if it helps reduce suffering then it's a positive thing… just my opinion

[@rtdmna]

It's a no brainer, why didn't they do this years ago!

[@user-uw1tx3xm1t]

This would be huge progress in society

[@lorilynnthiessen7650]

0:22 I used Dexadrine to come off meth almost 4 years ago. It is amazing that the medical system is finally going to do something about the meth crisis. Just keep in mind that you are worth the fight! All those bruises and scars you wear are proof that you are a warrior! Good luck to you all! 💯

[@dmbfannh]

I'm just curious, can you get dexadrine via a doctor's prescription? If so was it hard to find a doc to prescribe that? I don't understand why not use Adderall to help with withdrawals, especially in inpatient rehabs where you know the dose will be controlled well? I think that is a similar approach as using Dexadrine. I think that's a stimulant but correct me if im wrong there.

[@ExpatChef71]

Much like prescribing a longer acting benzodiazipine such as valium for alcohol withdrawal. I hope they can move forward with this.

[@albertwesker2283]

I have found that since I stopped using Ice a few days ago, without the Diazepam and Ambien, I don’t want to know how bad it would be but I’m guessing pretty miserable. But you have to take the lowest dose possible of both to minimize getting addicted to a second and third drug. You have to drink tons of water and eat a lot of oranges which is what I do.🙏

[@mikehensley8299]

I would try anything to get off this evil drug ,how can I do this ? I don't want this life anymore I want off

[@nccred3827]

Hi @mikehensley8299 thanks for your comment. Sorry to hear you are having a difficult time. If you are in Australia you could try calling the National Alcohol and Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. This hotline provides confidential support for people struggling with addiction. They operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Wishing you all the best.

[@mikehensley8299]

I have had my problems with alcohol since a early age , then got on coke and dealt with it for years I laid them down the day my girlfriend told me she was pregnant had no problems stopping. One week after my beautiful daughter was born my mamaw died from cancer .I was very close to her she had basically raised it was a bitter sweet time , I was dealing with other things too I didn't want to drink so I tried Xanax "the worst mistake I ever done" I got so addicted to them my DR was perspiring 4 and1 /2 2mg bars for years I stayed so ran down I tried meth and God help me I have Been able to stop anything before but not meth I need help if anyone can give me advise I really need anything and any support. I can't afford withdraw clinics but I can't afford to die

[@lookingupwithwonder]

I hope you are OK Mike. Keep reaching out for help and be kind to yourself. Meth is really hard to come off, it's a disorder.

[@ohyea2590]

Cold turkey you’ll feel better in a couple weeks

[@lorilynnthiessen7650]

😮

[@iwunnawhipit]

Good idea don’t think this would work well in practice. I would have just ate the hole bottle or sold em for more dope lol. The type of “highs”are not even comparable to me, of course they’re both amphetamines but meth is just so so soooo much stronger idk. But if it helps somebody get clean

[@Rugz-smoke]

I’m not sure why, but I had no problem coming off map I just decided not to do it anymore that easy no sickness nothing and I used to abuse the fuck out of it

[@kitschmygrits4836]

You're probably young.

[@JordanReynolds-zc4sw]

Not everyone is that lucky brother man