Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use
Our work involves mental health promotion and the prevention of mental, neurological and substance use disorders. We support the expansion of access to affordable, quality care for everyone who needs it.
Psychosocial support for the management of psychostimulant use disorders
2023 updated
Recommendation(s)
Psychosocial interventions – namely cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and contingency management (CM) – should be offered to people with cocaine and stimulant dependence.
Strength of recommendation: STRONG
Certainty of evidence: LOW
[2012]
Recommendation(s)
Psychosocial interventions including contingency management, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and family therapy can be offered for the treatment of psychostimulant dependence.
Strength of recommendation: CONDITIONAL
Quality of evidence: VERY LOW