Patient Education

those that can improve patient knowledge by providing information and education about different topics, such as unhealthy alcohol use, SBIRT, and MAT.

Substance Use (VA)

This web page provides information for patients about substance use treatment options available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, motivational enhancement therapy, and medications.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

This website provides data and additional resources about the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in the United States, including data from the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).

Treatment of 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

Pahola

Pahola is PAHO's first artificial intelligence (AI) health specialist and the only AI digital health worker in the world that specializes in alcohol-related topics. Pahola can communicate interactively - in three languages (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) - with people about their alcohol consumption, assess their risk, help them reduce or stop alcohol use, or direct them to resources for treatment and recovery

Office for the Advancement of Telehealth: Telehealth Programs

This web page provides telehealth resources and programs available through the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth in the HRSA, including grant programs and services available in rural areas.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Short Takes Video Series

A video series called “Short Takes with NIAAA” featuring commentary by NIAAA experts; this series consists of social media-friendly, 60-second videos explaining commonly used—but often misunderstood—alcohol terms

Medicines To Treat Alcohol Use Disorder: Consumer Summary

Provides information to consumers on medicines to treat alcohol use disorder

Older Americans Behavioral Health Issue Brief 3: Screening and Preventive Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Psychoactive Medication Misuse/Abuse

Provides information on risk factors for alcohol and psychoactive medication misuse among older adults, guidance, and resources for screening for unhealthy alcohol use among this population

Older Americans Behavioral Health Issue Brief 2: Alcohol Misuse and Abuse Prevention

Describes alcohol use among older adults as a health issue, guidelines for alcohol use, the association of alcohol use with depression and anxiety, and SBIRT as a strategy for addressing unhealthy alcohol use among older adults

Medications for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Provides high-level overview of medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder, including descriptions and potential side effects of acamprosate, disulfiram, naltrexone, and topiramate

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