Discontinuation of treatment for alcohol use disorder during pregnancy and postpartum in the United States.

ABSTRACT: The degree of alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment utilization during the perinatal period is unknown. We report the prevalence of preconception receipt of medications for AUD (MAUD) and psychosocial interventions (PSY), discontinuation during pregnancy, and postpartum resumption in a multi-state sample, comparing pregnant and nonpregnant people with AUD. Using MarketScan combined commercial and Medicaid claims (2016-2019), we identified individuals with AUD who had continuous insurance coverage throughout pregnancy, classifying those with a live birth as pregnant, and compared their MAUD and PSY patterns to nonpregnant peers matched by age, insurance type, and calendar time. All individuals had ≥1 claim for: (a) AUD diagnosis and (b) MAUD or PSY in the year preceding the study. Outcomes-f

SUBMITTER: Martin CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12380126 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature