A Practical and Effective Approach to MAUD Initiation in the Emergency Department

A Practical and Effective Approach to MAUD Initiation in the Emergency Department

Host: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
Recorded: September 25, 2026
Enduring Training

Overview

This training provides a practical, step-by-step approach to initiating medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) in the emergency department, with a focus on improving alcohol withdrawal management, selecting appropriate patients for treatment, prescribing evidence-based medications such as naltrexone and acamprosate, and connecting patients to ongoing recovery support and behavioral health services.

The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: All types of healthcare professionals. 

The ACGME Competencies include: Medical Knowledge, Patient Care and Procedural Skills, and Systems-based Practice

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Apply an approach to alcohol withdrawal management in the ED which will better bridge patients to MAUD success. 
2. Evaluate patient selection criteria for naltrexone and/or acamprosate, effective dosing of each, and the critical importance of proper technique with injectable naltrexone administration.
3. Identify patient selection criteria for additional MAUD medication options, such as disulfiram, and implement succesful strategies for initiation (if possible).
4. Address other common behavioral health concerns and collaborate with ancillary team members to connect patients to appropriate additional treatment. 

• Registration Deadline: 08/30/2027 
• Close Access Date: 09/30/2027 

Instructions

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