Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder exists on a spectrum. Treatment can include medications, behavioral treatment, harm reduction, mutual support, medical care, and recovery planning.
Medication options
FDA-approved medications include naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram. Medication choice depends on goals, medical conditions, other medications, and patient preference.
Withdrawal safety
Stopping heavy alcohol use suddenly can be dangerous and potentially life-threatening. People at risk for significant withdrawal should make a medical plan rather than attempting abrupt withdrawal alone.
Recovery has many pathways
Mutual-support options include 12-step, SMART Recovery, harm-reduction, secular, spiritual, culturally specific, and online communities. The best support is one a person can actually use.
Patient Resources
How treatment works at EvolveMD
We use the SURF framework—Stabilize, Understand, Restore, Flourish—to organize care around safety, understanding, rebuilding, and long-term wellbeing.
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