PMID: 9543652Apr 17, 1998Paper

Self detoxication by amphetamine dependent patients: a pilot study

Drug and Alcohol Dependence
B Cantwell, A McBride

Abstract

Fifty current or past amphetamine dependent clients attending a Community Drug and Alcohol Team service took part in structured interviews about their previous attempts to stop using amphetamine. Thirty three had made a total of 47 attempts at self detoxication; 15 had undergone enforced withdrawal and ten had previously sought medical treatment. A total of 86% of subjects described significant withdrawal symptoms on stopping use of amphetamines. Increased use of other drugs was commonly reported as a means of coping with withdrawal, psycho-social techniques being used less systematically. The implications for the provision of attractive, effective treatments are discussed.

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