This factsheet explores the costs of treating alcohol use disorder (AUD) using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment approaches, comparing the expenses to the direct, indirect, and societal costs of untreated AUD.

This factsheet explores the relationship between alcohol and cancer, describing its carcinogenic effects on the body and its impact on cancer treatment.  

This infographic discusses emerging trends in alcohol consumption amongst older adults. It highlights alcohol’s effects on health, risk factors for alcohol-related problems, and strategies for screening and treating older adults with alcohol use disorder. 

This factsheet discusses alcohol use while breastfeeding. It highlights how alcohol is metabolized and its impact on breast milk, while also providing recommendations for how to breastfeed an infant if alcohol has been consumed.

This factsheet provides detailed information on billing codes and reimbursement options for screening and treating Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in healthcare settings - focusing on Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. It outlines the various services covered, including screening, brief interventions, psychotherapy, and Medication-Assisted Treatment, and provides guidance on how these services can be billed and reimbursed under different insurance plans.

This factsheet provides an overview of the three FDA-approved medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD), comparing patient selection, dosing, administration, side effects, and more.

This infographic provides a flowchart for healthcare professionals to assist with determining a patient’s risk for alcohol withdrawal, medical history, and possible treatment recommendations.

This infographic describes the effects of stigma and language that perpetuate negative bias against people with alcohol use disorder (AUD). It also provides examples of how to use person-first language in clinical practice to avoid stigmatizing individuals with AUD.

This toolkit discusses how nurses can play a pivotal role in the assessment and treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), and provides comprehensive information on screening, patient education, medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD), and more.

This toolkit gives an overview of the role of social workers in the prevention, screening, and treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). The toolkit highlights tips and tricks for starting conversations with individuals about alcohol use, discusses assessment and treatment options, and more.