Alcohol Abuse

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Learn more about the latest research related to 9/11 trauma and other psychiatric comorbidities.

In this CME article, learn more about how to assess the impact of alcohol and cannabis use on anxiety treatment outcomes, recognizing potential adverse effects and interactions.

Social media is here to stay, and its use must be a consideration in the treatment of psychiatric conditions, particularly substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder.

What is new in research on alcohol use disorder?

Here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

The study aims to collect data to optimize the design of the treatment’s upcoming phase 3 clinical trial.

How effective are these agents for AUD treatment? An expert shares highlights from his 2024 ASCP Annual Meeting Pharmaceutical Pipeline Update presentation.

An analysis presented at the ASCP Annual Meeting explored the safety and tolerability of the treatment for alcohol and tobacco use disorders.

Which is the best recommendation for the treatment of alcohol use disorder?

Take a look back at our recent coverage relating to our April content theme.

What is new in research on alcohol use disorder?

In honor of this year’s National Alcohol Screening Day, here’s a look back at some recent coverage in Psychiatric Times about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of alcohol misuse.

Did you miss the 2023 Annual Psychiatric Times World CME Conference? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

What is new in research on SUDs?

“Epidemiological surveys have shown that gender gaps and alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harms are narrowing for women and men—such that alcohol is growing women’s health issue.”

Should cannabis be regulated in the United States in a manner similar to alcohol and tobacco?

Ketamine is relatively new to the average American. What can you share with them as a mental health clinician?

Remember to keep the cart behind the horse while practicing medicine.

"We must put mental health on par with physical health and make it a basic human right, an indicator of overall health, and an industry standard.”

A new study finds mood shifts and alcohol-related cues affect men and women differently in terms of alcohol cravings.

A psychiatrist reflects on how we can educate patients about avoiding alcohol misuse without getting caught up in polemics on politics.

Suicide Prevention Week is September 4-10. Are you ready?

More than 80% of homeless individuals report having experienced life-altering trauma at some point in their lives.

“Doctors are great at hiding their addictions, especially from themselves... However, there are signs that something is wrong—be it addiction, depression, psychosis, or some other problem.”

Positive results from the phase 3 trial of AD04 show a 79% reduction in heavy drinking.

New results are coming for AD04, a potential treatment for patients with alcohol use disorder.

Alcohol use disorder: one of the most prevalent mental health disorders worldwide.

Approximately 7.6% of men and 4.1% of women aged 18 and older suffer from AUD, but national surveys consistently demonstrate low utilization of treatments.

Test your knowledge of holiday drinking habits.