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Mirtazapine for the treatment of amphetamine and methamphetamine use disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Amphetamine-type stimulants continue to dominate the global drug markets. Despite this, no pharmacotherapy has been approved for treatment of amphetamine and methamphetamine use disorder (AMD). We evaluate the efficacy of mirtazapine in the treatment of AMD, given emerging evidence that it may alleviate methamphetamine and amphetamine (MA/A) cravings and withdrawals. METHODS: We searched five databases from inception until January …

Authors

Naji L; Dennis B; Rosic T; Wiercioch W; Paul J; Worster A; Thabane L; Samaan Z

Journal

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Vol. 232, ,

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

3 2022

DOI

10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109295

ISSN

0376-8716