Resources
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Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder: Considerations for Patients with Comorbid Conditions
This infographic guides clinicians in safely prescribing MAUD to patients with a variety of comorbid conditions and situations, such as patients with liver disease, chronic kidney disease, myocardial or coronary disease, cognitive impairment, seizure disorder, HIV/HCV/HBV, co-occurring substance use, and/or pregnancy.
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Supporting Safety-sensitive Workers with Alcohol Use DisorderThis toolkit outlines treatment considerations for alcohol use disorder and other substance use disorders among professionals in safety‑sensitive occupations, including health care professionals, lawyers, pilots, law enforcement officers, and firefighters. It provides an overview of profession‑specific health monitoring programs, key considerations for treatment management, and essential components of long‑term support.
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Should I Start a Medication to Help With My Drinking?
This factsheet helps patients understand the available medication options for treating alcohol use disorder (MAUD). It addresses frequently asked questions and compares the three FDA‑approved MAUD.
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Strategies to Reduce the Risks and Harms of Alcohol Use
This fact sheet helps patients learn about the benefits of lowering alcohol-related risks and offers practical strategies to do so.
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Alcohol Facts: Standard Drink Sizes & Guidelines
This factsheet outlines standard drink sizes to help healthcare professionals and patients better understand how much they are drinking. It outlines potential health risks and consequences of alcohol consumption to help reduce the risks and improve health.
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Pathways to Mutual Support for Alcohol Use Disorder
This infographic outlines the pathways through which patients can access behavioral therapies and recovery supports, such as peer specialists and mutual support groups, on their journey toward long-term recovery. When combined with medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (MAUD), these supports help boost treatment engagement and improve overall outcomes.
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The Link Between Trauma and Alcohol Use Disorder: Unified Trauma-informed Care as a Way Forward
This factsheet offers an overview of the connection between trauma and alcohol use disorder (AUD) and provides healthcare professionals and organizations with guidance on implementing a unified, trauma-informed approach to AUD treatment.
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Digital Treatments for Addiction
This factsheet provides an overview of the evidence on digital treatments for addiction, such as digital therapeutics, mobile apps, web-based platforms, telehealth services, and emerging digital health forums. It outlines important considerations for healthcare professionals to keep in mind when incorporating these treatments into patient care plans.
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Care Pathways for Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder in Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
This factsheet highlights how establishing structured, evidence-based care pathways for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD) can help Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) expand access to medications for AUD. It explores the benefits of implementing these protocols and shares recommendations for evidence-based best practices.
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The Role of Social Workers in Treating Alcohol Use Disorder in the Hospital Setting
This toolkit outlines the vital role of social workers supporting patients in hospitals with alcohol use disorder. It highlights how to conduct screenings, provide education on safe drinking guidelines and sustainable treatment options, coordinate aftercare, and facilitate care team communication, as well as the importance of engaging support networks.
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