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An Overview of Pharmacotherapy Options for Alcohol Use Disorder

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There is a major disparity in the prevalence of AUD between the general population and the military and veteran populations. Many clinical trials have found a number of pharmacotherapy options to be effective for the treatment of AUD. Despite the need and the proven benefits, the utilization of AUD pharmacotherapy still remains low in both the general and veteran populations. Increasing provider education and addressing other potential barriers for the use of pharmacotherapy for AUD can have a positive impact on prescribing patterns, which can ultimately improve alcohol consumption outcomes in patients with a diagnosis of AUD.

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