Alcohol Abuse

Here are highlights from this week in Psychiatric Times, including FDA approvals and conference coverage.

A professional's battle with alcoholism escalated from social drinking to daily dependence, impacting work and relationships until a pivotal moment led to seeking rehab and recovery.

What are some of the best medical interventions for alcohol use disorder?

Learn how clinicians can better recognize, diagnose, and support patients struggling with addiction through proactive screening and honest conversations.

How can a whole-patient approach improve treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Joseph Volpicelli, MD, PhD, shares expert insights on evidence-based strategies, patient collaboration, and the role of medications like naltrexone in long-term recovery.

Joseph Volpicelli MD, PhD, reflects on 40 years of advancements in addiction treatment, from overcoming stigma to integrating evidence-based therapies like naltrexone.

Chris Schenewerk, MD, shares how his battle with alcohol addiction transformed his understanding of addiction treatment.

How can personalized care, addressing comorbidities, and focusing on gradual improvement help increase treatment success for alcohol use disorder?

An observational cohort study found patients at less risk of hospitalization for alcohol use disorder when also being treated with a GLP-1 agonist anti-diabetic/obesity agent.

Check out new results of a pharmacokinetics study of AD04, an investigational therapeutic agent for the treatment of alcohol use disorder in patients with heavy drinking.

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In this CME article, learn how best to provide end-of-life care to patients with psychiatric disorders.

The FDA instead issued a CRL for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, requesting an additional phase 3 trial to examine safety and efficacy. Other psychedelic compounds are proceeding with trials for psychiatric conditions. Learn more here.

Learn more about the latest research related to 9/11 trauma and other psychiatric comorbidities.

In this CME article, learn more about how to assess the impact of alcohol and cannabis use on anxiety treatment outcomes, recognizing potential adverse effects and interactions.

Social media is here to stay, and its use must be a consideration in the treatment of psychiatric conditions, particularly substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder.

What is new in research on alcohol use disorder?

Here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

The study aims to collect data to optimize the design of the treatment’s upcoming phase 3 clinical trial.

How effective are these agents for AUD treatment? An expert shares highlights from his 2024 ASCP Annual Meeting Pharmaceutical Pipeline Update presentation.

An analysis presented at the ASCP Annual Meeting explored the safety and tolerability of the treatment for alcohol and tobacco use disorders.

Which is the best recommendation for the treatment of alcohol use disorder?

Take a look back at our recent coverage relating to our April content theme.

What is new in research on alcohol use disorder?

In honor of this year’s National Alcohol Screening Day, here’s a look back at some recent coverage in Psychiatric Times about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of alcohol misuse.

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What is new in research on SUDs?

“Epidemiological surveys have shown that gender gaps and alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harms are narrowing for women and men—such that alcohol is growing women’s health issue.”

Should cannabis be regulated in the United States in a manner similar to alcohol and tobacco?

Ketamine is relatively new to the average American. What can you share with them as a mental health clinician?