Unhealthy Alcohol Use Tools & Resources

A narrative review that provides an overview of several models of whole-person care and studies that illustrate the business case and evidence for implementing whole-person models in primary care

Systematic review of the literature looking at the efficacy of using remote technology to deliver primary care and exploring the impact of using technology versus receiving in-person care

Reviews the use of disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in primary care, and concludes that the knowledge and prescription of pharmacotherapy for AUD is insufficient

Describes the study protocol for an AHRQ grantee's unhealthy alcohol use intervention and evaluation that includes practice facilitation, quality improvement coaching, electronic health record support, training, and expert consultation

Presents an approach to developing and implementing an interprofessional ACT in a health system, with key factors to consider and lessons learned, such as aligning improvement areas with health system leadership priorities and involving leadership in goal creation

A literature review describing common practices for transitioning patients from specialty mental health care to primary care, including substance use

Evidence-based resources and special considerations for treating youth with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, including alcohol use disorder

Includes an infographic guide on the benefits of three medications for alcohol use disorder and provides a brief summary of treatment planning and medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Study looking at the use of naltrexone for alcohol use disorder in substance use treatment facilities, showing that naltrexone is more commonly prescribed compared with acamprosate and disulfiram but that it remains underused