With the proliferation of synthetic drugs

research on the mechanism of action of addictive drugs and treatment methods is of great significance. Among them

methamphetamine (METH) is the most representative amphetamine synthetic drug

and the treatment of METH addiction has become an urgent medical and social problem. In recent years

the therapeutic effects of Chinese herbal medicines on METH addiction have gained widespread attention because of their non-addictiveness

multiple targets

low side effects

low cost

and other characteristics. Previous studies have identified a variety of Chinese herbal medicines with effects on METH addiction. Based on the research on METH in recent years

this article summarizes the mechanism of action of METH as the starting point and briefly reviews the Chinese herbal medicine-based treatment of METH.