Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

This JAMA Patient Page describes 3 medications that are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for alcohol use disorder and 1 medication that has not received approval yet.

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JAMA
Published
2026-10-26
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.18147
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Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

Kristin L. Walter
JAMA
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

Kristin L. Walter
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Abstract

This JAMA Patient Page describes 3 medications that are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for alcohol use disorder and 1 medication that has not received approval yet.

JAMA
Openalex Percentile: Top 12%
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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