What is Stimulant Use Disorder?

Stimulant Use Disorder involves problematic use of drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine, or prescription stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin. Uncontrolled use floods your brain with dopamine, eventually making it difficult to feel pleasure, focus, or motivation without the drug. Recovery is possible, and the brain can heal with time and support.

The Cost of Untreated Stimulant Use

• Cardiovascular: Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure.

• Psychological: Paranoia, anxiety, depression, and psychosis, especially during withdrawal.

• Cognitive: Long-term difficulties with memory, attention, and decision-making.

Our Medical Approach

Our Medical Approach
While no FDA-approved medications exist specifically for stimulant addiction, we provide a comprehensive, individualized care plan:

• Symptom Management: We address withdrawal side effects such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression to make stopping safer and more comfortable.

• Behavioral Support: Partner programs provide telehealth-based Contingency Management with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), proven to be effective for stimulant recovery.

• Co-occurring Disorders: Treating conditions like ADHD or depression improves your chances of success.

• Off-label and Experimental Treatments: In select cases, bupropion with naltrexone, topiramate, or GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic may be beneficial, especially for patients also managing obesity, diabetes, or opioid use disorder.

Expectations & Outcomes

• The “Wall”: Early recovery often involves low energy and mood (anhedonia) as the brain recalibrates. We support you through this phase.

• Hope for the Future: With patience, support, and treatment, the brain’s dopamine system can repair itself, restoring natural joy, motivation, and focus.