Email UpdatesAlcohol Use Disorder (Elsevier)
Describes the terminology; information about diagnosis, treatment, and complications; and screening and prevention for alcohol use disorder
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AHRQ's Behavioral Health Topic Page
This web page highlights AHRQ's Substance Use Collection and other resources to assist with the prevention and treatment of behavioral health problems in primary care settings, including data to quantify these challenges, tools and resources for screening and treatment, and funding for behavioral health research.
A Scoping Review of Computer-Based and Telecommunication Technology Interventions to Address Drug and Alcohol Misuse and Smoking in Women
Review of articles looking at the use of technology for addressing drug and alcohol use and smoking in women, highlighting studies showing that these telecommunication technology interventions were successful at reducing alcohol and substance misuse
A Video- and Case-Based Curriculum on the Management of Alcohol Use Disorder for Internal Medicine Residents
Discusses a curriculum developed to teach internal medicine residents about the proper management of alcohol use disorder (AUD), finding that its implementation improved knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in AUD treatment. The curriculum is available for download
Addiction Treatment and Telehealth: Review of Efficacy and Provider Insights During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Literature review exploring the efficacy of telehealth for substance use disorder treatment (including alcohol use disorder) during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on treatment in California
Advantages and Disadvantages of Disulfiram Co-administered with Popular Addictive Substances
Reviews the current knowledge about disulfiram for the treatment of alcohol and other substances, including its potential interactions with alcohol, cocaine, cannabinoids, and opioids
Advancing Integration of General Health in Behavioral Health Settings: A Continuum-Based Framework
This document presents a framework with specific steps to help behavioral health clinics implement primary care services that aim to improve overall patient health and well-being.
Alcohol Screening During US Primary Care Visits, 2014-2016
Explored U.S. primary care providers' use of screening tools and delivery of counseling for unhealthy alcohol use (UAU), finding that screening for UAU using a validated tool is not commonly performed during primary care visits; interventions may be needed to increase implementation
#VisualAbstract: Acamprosate Found an Effective and Tolerable Interventions for Alcohol Dependence
Visually demonstrates results of a meta-analysis demonstrating that acamprosate was associated with increased odds of abstinence from alcohol
SAMHSA TIP 59: Improving Cultural Competence
This Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) was written to help counselors and organizations provide culturally responsive services.