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Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

There is no cure for AUD. The goal is to manage the disease. This can be done with a mix of counseling, medicine, and social support. Some people may need treatment in a detoxification center.

It can take a long time to recover. Many people may need to be treated several times.

The type of treatment used depends on the severity of AUD. It may involve:

Lifestyle changes

Medications

Other treatments

References

  • Alcohol use disorder. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/alcohol-use-disorder.
  • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/alcohol-withdrawal-syndrome.
  • Day E, Copello A, Hull M. Assessment and management of alcohol use disorders. BMJ. 2015;350:h715.
  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Association; 2013.

Contributors

  • Adrian Preda, MD
Last Updated:
2022-11-01

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