Management of Alcohol Use Disorder

Educational Need Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a common and complex condition that many clinicians find challenging to diagnose and manage. Gaps remain in applying DSM-5 criteria to assess severity, initiating evidence-based pharmacologic and behavioral treatments, and managing withdrawal safely in various settings. Education is also needed to address the impact of co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions on treatment planning and patient outcomes. Learning Objectives 1. Utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) to assess severity and guide treatment in clinical practice. 2. Identify evidence-based pharmacologic and behavioral treatment options for AUD and how to initiate them. 3. Recognize signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and how to initiate appropriate management in inpatient and outpatient settings. 4. Identify common medical and psychiatric comorbidities associated with AUD that may impact treatment planning.

Credit & MOC Details

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