Medication Options for Alcohol Use Disorder
Medication-assisted treatment is an option to discuss with a medical provider.
Medication-assisted treatment is not weakness, and it is not cheating. It is one tool that may help some people reduce cravings, stabilize, and focus on counseling, work, family, and recovery.
Naltrexone
May help reduce cravings and reduce the rewarding effects of alcohol for some people.
Acamprosate
May help support abstinence after someone has stopped drinking.
Disulfiram
Discourages drinking by causing unpleasant effects if alcohol is used.
Important: Medication decisions should always be made with a qualified medical provider. This app does not prescribe medication or provide medical advice.
Questions to ask a provider
- 1Do you treat alcohol use disorder?
- 2Do you prescribe or refer for naltrexone, acamprosate, or disulfiram?
- 3Do I need medical detox before outpatient treatment?
- 4What support is available while I wait for an appointment?
- 5Can medication be combined with counseling or group therapy?
