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Pharmacological Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Trick, Leanne; Le Foll, Bernard

Authors

Bernard Le Foll



Contributors

Nady el-Guebaly
Editor

Giuseppe Carrà
Editor

Marc Galanter
Editor

Alexander M. Baldacchino
Editor

Abstract

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a severe condition associated with negative health, social and economic consequences, yet it often remains untreated. Pharmacological treatments for AUD are effective, especially in combination with other behavioural or psychosocial interventions. Disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate and nalmefene are approved pharmacological treatments for AUD. In addition, medications for other health conditions can be prescribed ‘off-label’, and further potentially useful drugs are under investigation. Current research is seeking to better understand predictors of treatment response which may ultimately lead to improved treatment outcomes in the future. This chapter provides a summary of approved pharmacological treatments and other medications that may prove useful in the treatment of AUD.

Citation

Trick, L., & Le Foll, B. (2020). Pharmacological Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder. In N. el-Guebaly, G. Carrà, M. Galanter, & A. M. Baldacchino (Eds.), Textbook of Addiction Treatment: International Perspectives (123-139). (2nd ed.). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36391-8_10

Online Publication Date Nov 4, 2020
Publication Date 2020
Deposit Date Sep 30, 2020
Pages 123-139
Edition 2nd ed.
Book Title Textbook of Addiction Treatment: International Perspectives
ISBN 9783030363901
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36391-8_10
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1627201