Commentary on Socias et al.: It is time to be serious about AUD treatment disparities

Abstract

Commentary on Socias et al.: It is time to be serious about AUD treatment disparitiesDespite full coverage of medications to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) by the provincial government of British Columbia, Canada, disparities in access for patients in rural and economically deprived areas remain. An equitybased approach to telemedicine may help to bridge existing service gaps so we can be serious about eliminating AUD treatment disparities.