This factsheet discusses the Sinclair Method, an off-label approach to treating alcohol use disorder that involves taking naltrexone on drinking days to gradually reduce alcohol consumption. It outlines how the method works, patient eligibility, protocol guidance, and comparisons to other naltrexone dosing strategies.

This factsheet provides a comprehensive overview of how to screen for alcohol use disorder, including what screening tools are validated for adults, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults as well as special considerations for screening each of these populations.

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.