Limited Awareness, Protocols Hinder Naltrexone Use in EDs
Addressing Barriers in Emergency Department Treatment for AUD The recent study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania underscores critical barriers within emergency departments (EDs) when treating alcohol use disorder (AUD) with medications like naltrexone. Despite high levels of comfort among clinicians in identifying AUD and advocating for reduced alcohol consumption, discomfort remains with prescribing naltrexone … Read more
