Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Methamphetamine Withdrawal Craving: A Novel Outcome

Background: Methamphetamine abuse and Methamphetamine induced disorders are growing problems in the world especially in Asia. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of adding methylphenidate 30 mg daily to the treatment of methamphetamine withdrawal craving. Method: To study double blindly a single case. Results: Methylphenidate is very effective in the reduction of methamphetamine withdrawal craving. Discussion: This study illustrates that adding methylphenidate 30 mg per day to the treatment of methamphetamine withdrawal symptoms dramatically reduce withdrawal craving. This is a fascinating result. Conclusion: According to our study adding methylphenidate to the treatment of methamphetamine withdrawal craving significantly reduces withdrawal craving.