Unhealthy Alcohol Use Awareness and Education

An update to AHRQ's systematic review protocol on outpatient pharmacotherapy for adults with alcohol use disorder in April 2022

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

This study aimed to systematically review and synthesize the research evidence about the efficacy of mHealth interventions on various health outcomes for consumer self-control of unhealthy alcohol use and to identify the core components to achieve these outcomes

Suggests that primary care patients with several specific medical conditions, such as hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, may be more likely to report higher levels of alcohol use

Describes the terminology; information about diagnosis, treatment, and complications; and screening and prevention for alcohol use disorder

This webinar defines the spectrum of unhealthy alcohol use and compares therapeutic approaches, focusing on pharmacological treatment options, while also providing strategies for managing withdrawal, an especially important issue during COVID-19

Provides primary care providers with information about the changing landscape of alcohol use disorder and other alcohol-related problems and how best to address problematic alcohol use

Clinical guideline, webinar series, and various other resources that provide the latest information on the identification and management of alcohol withdrawal in patients with varying degrees of syndrome severity

The Health Resources & Services Administration funded Substance Use Warmline (855-300-3595, nccc.ucsf.edu) is pleased to offer confidential, free teleconsultation to clinicians on substance use evaluation and management