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. 2021 Jun 16;78(8):922-924.
doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2021.1271. Online ahead of print.

Use of Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder in the US: Results From the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Beth Han  1 , Christopher M Jones  2 , Emily B Einstein  1 , Patricia A Powell  3 , Wilson M Compton  1
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Use of Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder in the US: Results From the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Beth Han et al. JAMA Psychiatry. .

Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of guideline-directed use of medications for treating alcohol use disorder and its association with outcomes.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Powell reports stock holdings in Pfizer. Dr Compton reports long-term stock holdings in General Electric, 3M, and Pfizer. No other disclosures were reported.

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