About this episode

This episode discusses effective but underused medications for treating alcohol use disorder with expert insights on pharmacotherapy and safety considerations.

Naltrexone, acamprosate, disulfiram, and topiramate are effective but underused medications for treatment of alcohol use disorder. Author Stephen Holt, MD, MS, of Yale School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss first-line pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder and important safety, efficacy, and hospital initiation considerations. Related Content: Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

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