A 34-year-old woman with known alcohol use disorder presents seeking help. She drinks 20-30 standard drinks per week and has tried to cut down unsucce...

Question

A 34-year-old woman with known alcohol use disorder presents seeking help. She drinks 20-30 standard drinks per week and has tried to cut down unsuccessfully. According to the Canadian guideline on high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder, which pharmacologic option is recommended as first-line to reduce heavy drinking days?

Accepted Answer

Naltrexone or acamprosate as first-line pharmacotherapy combined with psychosocial interventions

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Disulfiram only

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Benzodiazepines for long-term craving control

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No pharmacologic treatment is recommended

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Antipsychotics as first-line agents

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Alcohol use disorder