ScaleUp: Options for scalable psychosocial and pharmacological treatment of stimulant use disorder

This panel discussion aims to discuss key issues around: 1) future options for a combined pharmacotherapy and psychosocial interventions for stimulant use disorder, including in the context of polydrug use, and 2) a multi-country effectiveness and implementation study with the goal to identify scalable interventions for different socioeconomic and prevalence settings. The discussion will focus on the needs of diverse populations across various environments, phases of life, socioeconomic status and health comorbidities. Challenges related to outcome measures will also be presented, while highlighting the need for tailored responses for people with stimulant use disorders within the framework set by regulatory agencies. During the panel, perspectives from the recent reviews and clinical trials conducted locally will be shared by experts from different regions.