Alcohol Use Disorder Treatments
Author: Mitra Ahadpour, M.D..
Source: Volume 20, Number 01, Winter 2016 , pp.5-7(3)
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Abstract:
Medications are underused in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. This article outlines a number of potentially beneficial medications that can be used to treat alcohol use disorders, with guidelines, in tabular form, to their appropriate use.Keywords: Acamprosate calcium; disulfiram; oral naltrexone; extended-release injectable naltrexone; universal screening for alcohol problems
Affiliations:
1: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.