those that provide information about medication- assisted therapy for patients with unhealthy alcohol use or alcohol use disorder, including the use of medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of alcohol use
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy, comparative effectiveness, and harms of medications (both FDA approved and others) for adults with alcohol use disorders; evaluates evidence from primary care settings
Describes 12-step programs and how providers can help their patients get to and best use these programs, including patients taking medications for substance use disorder; up to 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (TM) for continuing education
Describes and compares pharmacological treatment options for individuals with AUD, including FDA- approved medications acamprosate, disufiram, and naltrexone, as well as two other evidence-based treatments that are not yet FDA approved, topiramate and gabapentin; includes diagnosis of AUD, definitions of binge drinking and “at risk” drinking, and a case vignette; up to 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for continuing education
Module that includes an overview of substance use disorders;discusses neurobiological responses to substances, theories that explain the disorders, and integrated care for substance use disorder
Webpage that includes information about MAT for alcohol use disorders and describes the 3 FDA-approved drugs for treatment of alcohol use disorder; also includes links to other information and resources for MAT
Lists principles of drug addiction treatment for several types of substances, including alcohol;has sections for frequently asked questions and evidence-based treatment options in the United States
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