There Is No Single Drug Version of AA: Understanding Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
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While Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a vital peer-support program for many, it is not a medical treatment and therefore has no single drug equivalent. In reality, the medical approach to treating alcohol use disorder (AUD) involves several distinct, FDA-approved medications used within a comprehensive plan called Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). This approach combines medication with counseling and behavioral therapies to address the physical aspects of alcohol dependence.
