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Methamphetamine-use disorder medication guidance

There is no FDA-approved medication for methamphetamine-use disorder. Some medications have been studied, but treatment usually centers on behavioral care, sleep, mood, safety, and relapse prevention.

Medication decisions require clinical review. A medication that helps one person may be unsafe for another because of recent substance use, withdrawal timing, pregnancy, liver or kidney disease, seizure history, opioid exposure, psychiatric symptoms, current prescriptions, or overdose risk.

Several medications named in research for cocaine, methamphetamine, and cannabis use disorder are not FDA-approved for those conditions. Nao Medical does not present experimental or off-label research drugs as routine addiction treatment. Care can still address cravings, withdrawal discomfort, sleep, anxiety, depression, overdose risk, testing, therapy, and referral needs.

Medication questions need context The right answer depends on the substance, the medication, current symptoms, and whether the option is approved for that condition.

Medication status and next steps

Caution

Topiramate

Topiramate has been studied in stimulant-use contexts.

It is not FDA-approved for methamphetamine-use disorder.

Caution

Ibudilast

Ibudilast has appeared in research settings.

It is not a routine FDA-approved treatment for methamphetamine addiction.

Caution

Methylphenidate and bupropion

These medications may be studied or used for other diagnoses.

They require careful review and are not approved methamphetamine-use-disorder medications.

Support

Behavioral treatment

Care can review contingency management referral, CBT, sleep, mood, anxiety, nutrition, dental concerns, testing, and safety.

Severe agitation, psychosis, chest pain, or suicidal thoughts needs urgent care.

Care options to compare

Mental-health support

Sleep, anxiety, depression, psychosis risk, and trauma symptoms can affect stimulant recovery.

Important safety note

Medication decisions require clinical review. A medication that helps one person may be unsafe for another because of recent substance use, withdrawal timing, pregnancy, liver or kidney disease, seizure history, opioid exposure, psychiatric symptoms, current prescriptions, or overdose risk.

Several medications named in research for cocaine, methamphetamine, and cannabis use disorder are not FDA-approved for those conditions. Nao Medical does not present experimental or off-label research drugs as routine addiction treatment. Care can still address cravings, withdrawal discomfort, sleep, anxiety, depression, overdose risk, testing, therapy, and referral needs.

Medication support locations

174th Street addiction medication clinic

Bronx

174th Street

932 E 174th St, Bronx, NY 10460

A Bronx access point for addiction medication review, Suboxone or buprenorphine follow-up, alcohol-use medication discussion, tobacco-cessation medication planning, and coordinated behavioral-health support for patients in West Farms, Crotona Park East, and nearby Bronx neighborhoods.

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Astoria addiction medication clinic

Queens

Astoria

37-15 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105

A Queens access point for addiction medication review, Suboxone or buprenorphine follow-up, alcohol-use medication discussion, tobacco-cessation medication planning, and coordinated behavioral-health support for patients in Astoria, Ditmars, East Elmhurst, and nearby Queens neighborhoods.

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Bartow Mall addiction medication clinic

Bronx

Bartow Mall

2063A Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475

A Bronx access point for addiction medication review, Suboxone or buprenorphine follow-up, alcohol-use medication discussion, tobacco-cessation medication planning, and coordinated behavioral-health support for patients in Co-op City, Pelham Bay, Baychester, and nearby Bronx neighborhoods.

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Crown Heights addiction medication clinic

Brooklyn

Crown Heights

341 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216

A Brooklyn access point for addiction medication review, Suboxone or buprenorphine follow-up, alcohol-use medication discussion, tobacco-cessation medication planning, and coordinated behavioral-health support for patients in Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods.

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Hicksville addiction medication clinic

Long Island

Hicksville

232 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801

A Long Island access point for addiction medication review, Suboxone or buprenorphine follow-up, alcohol-use medication discussion, tobacco-cessation medication planning, and coordinated behavioral-health support for patients in Hicksville, Plainview, Bethpage, and nearby Nassau County communities.

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Jackson Heights addiction medication clinic

Queens

Jackson Heights

80-10 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

A Queens access point for addiction medication review, Suboxone or buprenorphine follow-up, alcohol-use medication discussion, tobacco-cessation medication planning, and coordinated behavioral-health support for patients in Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, and nearby Queens neighborhoods.

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Jamaica addiction medication clinic

Queens

Jamaica

90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435

A Queens access point for addiction medication review, Suboxone or buprenorphine follow-up, alcohol-use medication discussion, tobacco-cessation medication planning, and coordinated behavioral-health support for patients in Jamaica, Briarwood, Richmond Hill, and nearby Queens neighborhoods.

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Long Island City addiction medication clinic

Queens

Long Island City

30-07 36th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106

A Queens access point for addiction medication review, Suboxone or buprenorphine follow-up, alcohol-use medication discussion, tobacco-cessation medication planning, and coordinated behavioral-health support for patients in Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, and nearby Queens neighborhoods.

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Mineola addiction medication clinic

Long Island

Mineola

135 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501

A Long Island access point for addiction medication review, Suboxone or buprenorphine follow-up, alcohol-use medication discussion, tobacco-cessation medication planning, and coordinated behavioral-health support for patients in Mineola, Garden City, Westbury, and nearby Nassau County communities.

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StuyTown addiction medication clinic

Manhattan

StuyTown

259 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

A Manhattan access point for addiction medication review, Suboxone or buprenorphine follow-up, alcohol-use medication discussion, tobacco-cessation medication planning, and coordinated behavioral-health support for patients in StuyTown, East Village, Gramercy, and nearby Manhattan neighborhoods.

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Williamsburg addiction medication clinic

Brooklyn

Williamsburg

308 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

A Brooklyn access point for addiction medication review, Suboxone or buprenorphine follow-up, alcohol-use medication discussion, tobacco-cessation medication planning, and coordinated behavioral-health support for patients in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods.

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Related addiction medication options

Suboxone treatment

Daily buprenorphine-naloxone care for opioid-use disorder when clinically appropriate.

Sublocade injection

Monthly injectable buprenorphine review for eligible patients who are already stabilized on buprenorphine.

VIVITROL and naltrexone

Naltrexone options for alcohol-use disorder and opioid relapse prevention after opioid-free planning.

Alcohol medication

Naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram discussion for alcohol-use disorder when appropriate.

Counseling

Medication works best when paired with counseling, follow-up, relapse planning, and mental-health support.

Family support

Support for relatives who need help encouraging care without shame or coercion.

Questions about medication treatment

No. There is currently no FDA-approved medication for methamphetamine-use disorder.
Bupropion has been studied, including in combination research, but it is not FDA-approved for methamphetamine-use disorder.
They have been studied or discussed, but they are not routine FDA-approved medications for methamphetamine-use disorder.
Behavioral treatment, contingency management, relapse-prevention planning, mental-health care, sleep support, and safety planning are often central.
FDA-approved medication options are well established for opioid-use disorder, alcohol-use disorder, and tobacco dependence. Medication options for stimulant and cannabis use disorders remain investigational, with behavioral treatment and co-occurring mental-health care often central.
Common medications include naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram. VIVITROL is extended-release injectable naltrexone. The right option depends on current alcohol use, liver health, opioid use, pregnancy questions, adherence, goals, and safety.
FDA-approved medications include buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone. Nao Medical focuses on office-based buprenorphine care, Suboxone treatment, Sublocade review, VIVITROL review, naloxone safety planning, and referral when methadone or a higher level of care is needed.
No. Those are opioid pain medications and can be involved in opioid-use disorder. They are not opioid-use-disorder treatment medications.
There is no FDA-approved medication for cocaine-use disorder. Some medications have been studied, but care usually centers on behavioral treatment, relapse-prevention planning, testing, mental-health care, and safety review.

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