Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 12, 2026

A General Method for Evaluating Deep Brain Stimulation Effects on Intravenous Methamphetamine Self-Administration
Published on: January 22, 2016
Online Narcotics Anonymous: An Option for Addressing Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Online Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings can support remission for individuals with methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). Subjective experiences within NA are linked to recovery success, suggesting utility for professional referral.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Methamphetamine overdose deaths are a significant public health concern in the US.
- Effective treatments for methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) are limited.
- Online Narcotics Anonymous (NA) participation may offer a accessible support system for MUD remission.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of online NA participation in promoting remission among individuals with MUD.
- To characterize the clinical status and recovery experiences of MUD patients engaging with online NA.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous online survey was administered to individuals accessing online NA meetings.
- Survey data included clinical status, substance use patterns, and prior website experience.
- Responses from 356 participants identifying methamphetamine as their primary drug problem were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Among participants with MUD, 44% were new to the online site, 44% were longtime abstinent (mean 2.3 years), and 13% were still using methamphetamine.
- Subjective experiences, including belief in the 12 Steps, spiritual awakening, and distress relief, were associated with remission.
- Online NA participation showed varying levels of engagement and remission among MUD individuals.
Conclusions:
- Online NA meetings can be a valuable resource for supporting abstinence in individuals with MUD.
- The study highlights the potential utility of online NA for professional referral and warrants further investigation.
- Understanding the subjective experiences within online NA can inform treatment strategies for MUD.
More Related Videos
09:29Investigating Drivers of Antireward in Addiction Behavior with Anatomically Specific Single-Cell Gene Expression Methods
Published on: August 4, 2022
08:53Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community
Published on: May 31, 2019
Related Concept Videos
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Pharmacological Phenomena
Drug Dependence
Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
CNS Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines and Cannabinoids
Opioid Analgesics: Synthetic and Semisynthetic Opioids
Adrenergic Agonists: Mixed-Action Agents
Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine lack a catecholamine group, making them less susceptible to degradation by metabolic enzymes. They have increased oral bioavailability and lipophilicity, resulting in a longer duration of action. Their response is reduced by...