”Naltrexone, Acamprosate, and Disulfiram Oh My!” Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder”Naltrexone, Acamprosate, and Disulfiram Oh My!” Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
The Addiction Files
Medications for Alcohol Use Disorders by Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen. Just stop drinking is not a discharge plan. Medication management for long term treatment of alcohol use disorder. No explicit language but this podcast discusse...
43:55•21 Mar 2021
Breaking the Cycle: Medication Management for Alcohol Use Disorder
“When people begin to switch from normal drinking or risky drinking into actual addicted type of drinking, there are actual changes that occur in the brain, and we know this from pet scans.”
When it comes to treating alcohol use disorder, simply telling someone to 'just stop drinking' isn't enough. In this episode of 'The Addiction Files', Dr. Darlene Petersen and Dr. Paula Cook dive deep into the world of medication management for long-term treatment. They break down the complex cycle of addiction and its effects on the brain's central nervous system, making it clear why understanding the neurobiology of addiction is crucial.
The doctors highlight three key medications—naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram—explaining how each one works, their benefits, and potential side effects. But it's not all about the meds; they also emphasize the importance of psychosocial support in recovery. If you're a medical professional or someone looking to understand more about effective treatments for alcohol use disorder, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
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