Clinical Excellence and Standards of Care & Substance Use Recovery

MTS1 - Effective Treatment Approaches for Persons Struggling with Methamphetamines

Monday, April 11, 2022

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: Gaylord National, Chesapeake 7-9

Presenter(s)

Marc Fishman, MD

Medical Director
Maryland Treatment Centers
Baltimore, Maryland
Daniel Rosa, MD

Senior Medical Director
Acacia Network
Bronx, New York
J Craig Allen, MD, FASAM

Medical Director
Rushford Center
Meriden, Connecticut

Stimulant use disorder (including methamphetamine and cocaine) is increasing nationwide with tragic consequences, including overdose deaths. Emerging research supports the effectiveness of several medications and combinations and their contribution to improved treatment outcomes. Attention to psychiatric co-morbidity and overall therapeutic optimism are also essential. Join our expert panel for an overview and interactive discussion of current treatment approaches with case illustrations.

Learning Objectives:

Identify medications that have shown effectiveness in treating methamphetamines
Analyze the impact of psychiatric co-morbidity on recovery.
Evaluate specific examples of successful treatment solutions.