Johns Hopkins Medicine: Antidepressant Medication May Be Key to Help People Stop Use of Cocaine While in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 16 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release:
For some people receiving methadone for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD), the co-use of opioids and stimulants such as cocaine is an issue. Now, a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that bupropion, an antidepressant medication also used for smoking cessation, may help people stop using cocaine while in treatment for OUD.
The results of the stu . . .
For some people receiving methadone for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD), the co-use of opioids and stimulants such as cocaine is an issue. Now, a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that bupropion, an antidepressant medication also used for smoking cessation, may help people stop using cocaine while in treatment for OUD.
The results of the stu . . .