Stimulant maintenance
Stimulant Maintenance
Stimulant maintenance (pronunciation: stim-yuh-luhnt meyn-tuh-nuhns) is a therapeutic approach in the field of addiction medicine that involves the long-term prescription of stimulants to individuals who are dependent on these substances. This approach is often used to manage conditions such as ADHD and narcolepsy, as well as to treat certain forms of substance use disorder.
Etymology
The term "stimulant maintenance" is derived from the English words "stimulant" and "maintenance". "Stimulant" (from Latin stimulare, meaning "to rouse or excite") refers to a class of drugs that increase activity in the central nervous system and the body. "Maintenance" (from Old French maintenir, meaning "to keep, uphold, sustain") in this context refers to the ongoing administration of a drug to manage a chronic condition.
Related Terms
- Stimulant dependence: A condition characterized by the compulsive use of stimulants, despite negative consequences.
- Stimulant use disorder: A diagnosis given when the use of stimulants leads to significant impairment or distress.
- Harm reduction: A set of strategies aimed at reducing the negative consequences associated with drug use.
- Medication-assisted treatment: A treatment approach that combines medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stimulant maintenance
- Wikipedia's article - Stimulant maintenance
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