Review of Evidence-Based Strategies to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder.
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
; 59(12): 7-11, 2021 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1547521
ABSTRACT
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a serious, prevalent disorder that affects millions of people. There are numerous evidence-based treatments and strategies to treat AUD, but they are under-utilized for a variety of reasons, including provider stigma, lack of knowledge, lack of professional support, shortage of willing providers, and patient barriers. Disulfiram, naltrexone, and acamprosate are approved but underused medications for the treatment of AUD. Nonpharmacological strategies and treatments include the use of motivational interviewing when talking to patients about their alcohol use, peer support or mutual help groups, and individualized therapy. Nurses are in a prime position to educate themselves and patients on evidence-based treatments for AUD and to help patients access those treatments. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 59(12), 7-11.].
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Alcohol Deterrents
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Alcoholism
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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