Implementation of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Primary Care

Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) that recommends guidelines for primary care clinicians to follow when caring for patients with alcohol and other substance use disorders

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

Reviews the efficacy and safety of naltrexone and acamprosate in the treatment of alcohol dependence

Presents information about evidence related to the duration and process for MAT and how it can benefit patients with substance use disorders

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

Clinical research guide for medically trained clinicians to support delivery of pharmacotherapy as part of treatment for alcohol dependence

Adaptation of the original 2004 guide that encourages the use of medical management when treating alcohol use disorders in clinical pharmacotherapy research and clinical settings

Briefly summarizes clinical practice guidelines on medications for treatment of alcohol use disorders; includes a checklist for prescribing medication, lists approved medications for use in treatment of alcohol use disorder, and describes standard drink a

Summarizes clinical practice guidance on medications for treatment of alcohol use disorders, including approved medications, ideal candidates, contraindications, and use in pregnant women

Guides physicians in the use of medications to help patients abstain from alcohol use; describes how medications work, whom they benefit, and side effects for 3 FDA-approved medications: acamprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone