A 50-year-old man presents with chronic alcohol use and low mood but no suicidality. He drinks the equivalent of 12 standard drinks per day. According...

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A 50-year-old man presents with chronic alcohol use and low mood but no suicidality. He drinks the equivalent of 12 standard drinks per day. According to Canadian guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line pharmacologic option for alcohol use disorder, in addition to counselling?

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Naltrexone or acamprosate

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Diazepam as maintenance therapy

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Long-term disulfiram without supervision

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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No pharmacologic treatment is recommended for alcohol use disorder

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Alcohol use disorder

A 50-year-old man presents with chronic alcohol use and low mood but no suicidality. He drinks the equivalent of 12 standard drinks per day. According to Canadian guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line pharmacologic option for alcohol use disorder, in addition to counselling?