William Stoops

This study tests whether a medication called troiluzole can reduce the appeal of methamphetamine. Forty adults who use meth but are not seeking treatment will take the drug and then choose between meth and money in a lab setting. The goal is to see if troiluzole makes people less…

This early-stage study tests whether pentoxifylline, an anti-inflammatory drug, can reduce the rewarding effects of cocaine in 30 adults with cocaine use disorder. Participants will choose between cocaine and money to see if the drug lowers cocaine's appeal. The goal is to find a…

This study tests whether a drug that blocks orexin, a brain chemical linked to motivation, can reduce the desire to drink alcohol in people with Alcohol Use Disorder. Thirty adults who binge drink but are not seeking treatment will take the drug or a placebo and then choose betwe…

This study looks at whether reducing methamphetamine use, even without quitting completely, leads to real health and life improvements. Researchers will track 300 adults seeking treatment for methamphetamine use disorder over 12 weeks and then for another 12 weeks after. The goal…