About the Guideline

Beyond overdose deaths, Stimulant Use Disorder (StUD) can cause a range of serious and long-term health problems, including cardiac, psychiatric, dental, and nutritional complications. Injection stimulant use increases the risk of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), viral hepatitis, and other infectious diseases such as infective endocarditis. The stable or rising availability of stimulants, low prices, and potential contamination of stimulants with high potency synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and other components such as levamisole are expected to exacerbate risks.

Taken together, these factors have propelled StUD and stimulant use to an urgent health crisis. This Guideline aims to assist clinicians in treating individuals with StUD (including adolescents and individuals who are pregnant), as well as individuals experiencing stimulant intoxication or withdrawal, and individuals who are at high risk of developing StUD. This Guideline draws on existing empirical evidence and clinical judgment with the goal of improving the quality of care for people with StUD.

Evidence-to-Decision Tables 

Evidence-to-Decision Tables, Summary of Evidence, Relevant Citations, and CGC Judgements

CME-Webinar Series

Elevate your skills and gain the expertise to navigate the complexities of treating stimulant disorders through our webinar series, focusing on the “ASAM/AAAP Clinical Practice Guideline for Stimulant Use Disorder Management”. Participants will develop practical ways to integrate current best practices into their daily clinical routines, fostering improved patient outcomes and advancing addiction treatment practices.

Webinar Series Topics

• Stimulant Use Prevention and Harm Reduction
• Management of Stimulant Intoxication and Withdrawal
• Behavioral Treatments for Stimulant Use
• Medication Management for Stimulant Use Disorder

Provider Pocket Guide

Patient Pocket Guide