Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

#217 Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder: 5 Pearls Segment

September 16, 2026·37 min
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“It didn’t work.” This episode breaks down practical treatment options (dosing options for naltrexone, acamprosate, topiramate, gabapentin) and counseling pearls to help you meet patients where they are and support their recovery. Also discover blind spots in detox and rehab centers.🔹Transcript and Show Notes🔹 Explore ACP’s Substance Use Disorder Education Hub for videos and an AI-powered patient simulation to practice alcohol-use conversations: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/SUDhubAlcohol Use and Chronic Health Conditions Mini Video Series01:55 | #1: Naltrexone12:06 | #2 Acamprosate16:15 | #3: Topiramate21:12 | #4: Other meds29:31 | #5: Detox and rehab blind spots Tags: CoreIM, Medical Education, Addiction Medicine, Alcohol Withdrawal, Addiction Treatment, GLP-1, pharmacologyFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out ElevenReader and use my code PODCAST for a great deal: https://elevenreader.io* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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