Use of Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder in the US
Beth Han, Christopher M. Jones, Emily B. Einstein, Patricia Powell, Wilson M. Compton
Abstract
Treatment rates for alcohol use disorder (AUD) are low 1 (eg, 7.6% in 2019 2 ). The US Food and Drug Administration has approved 4 evidence-based medications for treating
Topics & Concepts
Alcohol use disorderFood and drug administrationAlcoholMedicineDrugPsychiatryPharmacologyChemistryBiochemistrySubstance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesOpioid Use Disorder TreatmentAlcohol Consumption and Health Effects