Stimulant maintenance is the medical practice of prescribing stimulant substances such as cocaine or amphetamines to people who are dependent on these drugs. Supporters of stimulant maintenance believe that prescription offers legal alternatives to people who would otherwise be purchasing impure drugs in unknown potency and concentration, unnecessarily risking their health and supporting an illegal market that fuels organized crime.
Stimulant maintenance aims to provide safe and regulated access to stimulant medications for people struggling with addiction, while acknowledging the dangers of purchasing illicit substances from unregulated sources.