Survey of Addiction Specialists' Use of Medications to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Several medications have been shown to be safe and effective for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD); however, these medications are prescribed infrequently. We conducted a survey of the demographics, practice characteristics, and self-perceived knowledge, experience, and opinions of addiction specialists on the use of AUD medications and how to increase their use.

Methods

We sent a 19-question survey to members of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP).

Results

We received a total of 395 responses from ASAM members and 194 responses from AAAP members. One hundred of the respondents were members of both organizations. The large majority of respondents (92.6%) were prescribers, and 81.6% were

SUBMITTER: Ehrie J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7034336 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature