University of New Mexico University of New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, United States
Session Description: this is an interactive lecture style presentation. It will review alcohol use disorder, how to screen and identify alcohol use disorder and how to approach treatment for alcohol use disorder using behavioral health methods, FDA approved medications and other medications which are secondary options.
Learning Objectives:
After this activity participants should be able to
Know the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for screening for alcohol use using validated screening tools, identify at-risk drinking, and diagnose alcohol use disorder.
Describe the various medications that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Introduce other medications that are also being used in the treatment of AUD as secondary treatment options.