Question

A 52-year-old man with alcohol use disorder drinks 8-10 units daily and wishes to cut down. He has no cirrhosis and normal liver enzymes. He has tried counselling alone without success. Which pharmacologic option is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Naltrexone as part of a comprehensive treatment plan

Answer

Disulfiram as first-line without supervision

Answer

Long-term benzodiazepines

Answer

Antipsychotics to reduce craving

Answer

No pharmacologic options are evidence-based

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with alcohol use disorder drinks 8-10 units daily and wishes to cut down. He has no cirrhosis and normal liver enzymes. He has tried counselling alone without success. Which pharmacologic option is most appropriate?