Prescribing Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder for Individuals with Liver Disease

This 75-minute on-demand session from the ASAM 55th Annual Conference addresses the nuanced realm of prescribing medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) for individuals with liver disease.

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Medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) are highly effective in treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, they remain grossly underutilized, particularly for patients with alcohol-associated liver disease. This session will build foundational knowledge and healthcare professionals' capacity to navigate the nuanced realm of prescribing MAUD for individuals with liver disease. The presenters will highlight evidence-based strategies, pharmacologic modalities, and clinical approaches that successfully maintain the delicate balance between effective AUD treatment and management and the safeguarding of liver function.

The target audience for this Introductory level session includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, other clinicians, researchers, residents, fellows, students, and counselors.

This session addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning and Improvement

This session addresses the following ICPE Competencies:Roles and Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, Teams and Teamwork

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

  1. Recognize PCSS-MAUD and opportunities for engagement by ASAM members
  2. List FDA approved medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) and their number needed to treat
  3. Describe clinical reasoning to determine safety for use of MAUD in individuals with liver disease

Additional Information

Partner: 
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.25 Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
  • 1.25 Contact hours
Course opens: 
05/06/2024
Course expires: 
04/06/2027
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.25 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.25 Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
  • 1.25 Contact hours
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