Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice

Download or read book Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice written by Eric C. Strain and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many health problems that healthcare practitioners encounter derive from or are complicated by alcohol use disorders (AUD). Four approved medications that treat AUD make treatment in primary care a viable adjunct or alternative to specialty care, with many potential advantages. Screening for and providing brief interventions to treat AUD in general medical settings promote healthy life choices and increase the likelihood of recovery, especially for patients who have not yet progressed to chronic alcohol dependence, those with comorbid medical disorders being treated in these settings, and those who otherwise would not seek or receive treatment for their AUD. This report provides a resource to assist the health-care provider in this effort. Illus.