Original research
by
Heikkinen, Milja et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Sweden
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
To investigate the association between pharmacotherapies and hospitalization and mortality outcomes in persons with amphetamine or methamphetamine use disorder.
Findings/Key points
In this study, lisdexamphetamine was consistently associated with improved outcomes in individuals with amphetamine use disorders, while other pharmacological treatments were not, encouraging the conduct of randomized clinical trials.
Design/methods
Nationwide register-based cohort study (n=13,965)
Keywords
Stimulants
Mortality
Safer supply
About PWUD
Substitution/OAT
