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New Study Finds That Aerobic Exercise Reduces Craving and Improves Decision-Making in Men with Methamphetamine Use Disorder
A new study shows that even a single session of aerobic exercise, such as running, cycling, and swimming, can yield benefits for men with methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). The research found that moderate-intensity aerobic exercise reduces cravings and improves decision-making functions often impaired by MUD. The study included an assessment of the effectiveness of exercise as an intervention for MUD, a potentially important response to help alleviate the neurological dama
Jun 26


New Treatment Report Shows Most Admissions in US for Alcohol, Followed by Heroin and Meth
A new report  from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) provides a detailed snapshot of substance use disorder treatment services across the United States. Findings are drawn from nearly 1.5 million treatment admissions and 1.4 million discharges reported in 2022 and show that 35.5% of admissions were for alcohol use, 16.9% were for heroin use, 13.9% were for methamphetamine use, 11.7% were for other opia
Jan 22


SAMHSA Updates Guidelines for Contingency Management: Incentives Increased to $750
The Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced updated guidelines  that expand the incentive cap for...
Jan 15


Understanding Methamphetamine
Throughout the last decade there has been a sharp increase in methamphetamine and cocaine use as well as cocaine and methamphetamine...
Sep 7, 2021


Understanding Cocaine and Methamphetamine Addiction
Stimulants include illicit drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as prescription drugs such as Ritalin® and Adderall® ​ What...
Jan 15, 2021


Examining Brain Health Could Help Fight Methamphetamine Use Disorder
No known medical treatments exist for overdose, dependence, craving, relapse, or to reverse all of the effects of methamphetamine use.
Aug 1, 2019
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