Treatment For Alcohol Use Disorder


 

How is alcohol use disorder treated?
Treatment may include a combination of:
Behavioral therapies: Counseling, or talk therapy, with a healthcare provider like a psychologist or mental health counselor can teach you ways to change your behavior. Motivational, cognitive-behavioral, contingency and 12-step facilitation are the most commonly used techniques.

Medications: Medicines approved are naltrexone and acamprosate for the treatment of alcohol use disorder. Topiramate and gabapentin can also decrease cravings in some people. An older medication — disulfiram — is also used. These medications seem to help decrease the background obsessional thinking around alcohol.

Support groups: Group meetings with other people who have alcohol use disorder can help you stay sober. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are usually free and are available in many places.

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