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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.

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