Medications for alcohol‐use disorder and follow‐up after hospitalization for alcohol withdrawal: A multicenter study
Nazima Allaudeen,
Joyce Akwe,
Cherinne Arundel
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundAlcohol withdrawal is a common reason for admission to acute care hospitals. Prescription of medications for alcohol‐use disorder (AUD) and close outpatient follow‐up are commonly recommended, but few studies report their effects on postdischarge outcomes.ObjectivesThe objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of medications for AUD and follow‐up appointments on readmission and abstinence.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study evaluated veterans admitted for alcohol withdrawal to medical ser… Show more
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