Evidenced-Based Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders for Clinicians

Course overview

Research presented by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that millions of Americans across the country have stimulant use disorders. Further research suggests that the prevalence of stimulant use disorders is increasing. Thus, health care professionals should possess insight into stimulant use disorder, and available therapeutic options to best serve patients in need. This course reviews SAMHSA's treatment improvement protocol (TIP), Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders, which provides insight into stimulant use disorder and reviews strategies to effectively identify, treat, and help patients recover from a stimulant use disorder.