Stimulant withdrawal, including cocaine and amphetamine type stimulants (e.g. methamphetamine/ tik, methcathinone/cat)

F14.2


GENERAL MEASURES

These patients usually do not require admission.

Beware of depression and assess suicide risk.

Assess and monitor for psychosis.

MEDICINE TREATMENT

No substitute medication available for detoxification.
For severe anxiety, irritability and insomnia:

  • Benzodiazepines, short-term, e.g.:
  • Diazepam, oral, 5–10 mg 8 hourly for 5–7 days.