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    Alcohol Use Disorders

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on alcohol use disorders and related issues, including alcoholism, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, and detoxification. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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    Overview
    Apr 15, 2022 Alcoholic Hepatitis: Diagnosis and Management   CME   Alg
    Jul 01, 2009 Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much: An Evidence-Based Guide for Primary Care Physicians   Alg   PtEd
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Jul 15, 2023 Phosphatidylethanol Test for Identifying Harmful Alcohol Consumption [Diagnostic Tests]
    Jun 15, 2019 Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Adolescents and Adults: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Jun 15, 2019 Screening and Behavioral Counseling Intervention to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Adolescents and Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Dec 01, 2017 Screening Tools for Unhealthy Alcohol Use [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Treatment
    Jan 15, 2024 Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder   CME   Alg
    May 15, 2023 Baclofen for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Sep 15, 2021 Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Outpatient Management   Alg
    Mar 01, 2021 Alcoholics Anonymous and Other 12-Step Facilitation Programs for Alcohol Use Disorder [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Oct 01, 2020 Alcohol Use Disorder: Pharmacologic Treatment Options [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Mar 15, 2016 Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder   PtEd
    Nov 01, 2011 Opioid Antagonists for the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 01, 2011 Effectiveness of Acamprosate in the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Aug 15, 2010 Management of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Mar 01, 2009 Effectiveness of Brief Alcohol Interventions in Primary Care [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Editorials and Letters
    Jun 15, 2019 Identification of and Treatment for Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care Settings [Editorials]
    Improving Practice Patient Education, Self-Care
    Mar 15, 2016 What You Need to Know About Medicine for Alcohol Use Disorder [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd

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