More people in the U.S. are overdosing from cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription stimulants and there's no approved medication to help them get off the drugs. Amid public health warnings about rising stimulant use disorders, the Food and Drug Administration is urging drugmakers to develop treatments for cocaine and methamphetamine addiction.
Given the complexities of addiction — for example, people may use multiple illicit drugs, different amounts and methods — participants in clinical trials may need to be monitored for at least six months before they're considered drug free, according the FDA guidance. “Stimulant use disorder, it’s a really broad group of disorders,” Sokolowska said. “There are different patterns of use.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more: