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Please help with providing an explanation for the reason(s) researchers have not found any efficacious treatment for stimulant-used disorders. Include an analysis of why previously tested treatments have failed, and in what direction research could go in the future. In this address the physical and psychological withdrawal of stimulants as they relate to previously failed treatments (e.g., cocaine is not physically addictive). Finally, propose a treatment for stimulant-use disorders. Please provide scholarly sources. Thank you so much for any help provided

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Hi and thank you Brainmass. The solution below should get you started. In this particular task, you are asking for help in putting together a discussion on the topic of treatment for stimulant disorders. I suggest using this simple outline:
1. Stimulant disorder treatment - 100 words
2. failed treatments - 200 words
3. Future research & treatment - 200 words

This outline should yield 500 words which should cover what you need. Just let me know via the feedback section if you need further clarification. You can also use the listed resources to further explore the topic. All the best with your studies.

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Stimulant Abuse Disorder Treatment

According to the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery (2015), "Stimulants, also known as "uppers", refer to several groups of drugs that tend to increase alertness, elevate blood pressure and increase heart rate and respiration, as well as increase physical activity or energy. Some people use stimulants to counteract the drowsiness or 'down' feeling caused by sleeping pills or alcohol. The up/down cycle is extremely hard on the body and dangerous. Amphetamines, cocaine, and caffeine are all stimulants." The feeling of increased functioning - alertness, extra energy - can be very attractive to so many - from kids to people who need the extra energy for work. Thus abuse of such substances happens and addiction takes place. Other popular stimulants often abused include methamphetamine, yaba, ...

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