Mirtazapine reduces methamphetamine use in phase 3 trial
Mirtazapine cuts meth use days more than placebo in adults with severe addiction
In a phase 3 RCT, mirtazapine 30 mg daily for 12 weeks led to a greater reduction in methamphetamine use days compared to placebo, with a me…
Adults with severe methamphetamine use disorder took less meth when on mirtazapine compared to placebo, with fewer days of use over 12 weeks…
Network meta-analysis of exercise, TMS, and behavioral therapies for methamphetamine use disorder craving
Exercise and brain stimulation cut meth cravings without drugs
This network meta-analysis evaluated exercise, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation, behavioral …
Exercise and brain stimulation reduce cravings better than standard care for people with methamphetamine use disorder.
Yoga with mindfulness improves sleep, anxiety, and physical function in methamphetamine addicts
Yoga Class Helped People Fight Meth Addiction for 24 Weeks
A 24-week randomized controlled trial in 80 methamphetamine addicts found that a yoga intervention with mindfulness components improved slee…
A 24-week yoga program cut anxiety and sharply improved sleep in meth users, offering a quiet tool to help adults in recovery manage stress …
High-frequency rTMS plus exercise reduced craving and negative emotions in methamphetamine use disorder
Magnetic Pulses Plus Exercise Lift Mood in Meth Recovery
A randomized trial in 54 male patients with methamphetamine use disorder found that adding high-frequency rTMS to physical exercise reduced …
Pairing gentle magnetic brain pulses with regular exercise helped people in recovery feel better and want meth less.
Questions about Methamphetamine Use Disorder
How does adding rTMS to exercise affect negative emotions in methamphetamine use disorder?
Adding high-frequency rTMS to exercise significantly reduces negative emotions like depression and anxiety in people with methamphetamine use disorder compared to exercise alone.
Full answer →Which therapies are best for treating methamphetamine use disorder craving?
Exercise and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are the most effective non-drug therapies for reducing methamphetamine cravings, while behavioral therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy also show strong results.
Full answer →Does adding high-frequency rTMS and exercise reduce negative emotions in methamphetamine use disorder?
Yes, a 2024 trial found that adding high-frequency rTMS to exercise significantly reduced depression, anxiety, and craving in methamphetamine use disorder compared to exercise alone.
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