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When do you consider using disulfiram in patients with alcohol use disorder?

In what patient populations would you consider using disulfiram (Antabuse) instead of, or in addition to, acamprosate or naltrexone? In your experienc...

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What are your preferred non-benzodiazepine therapies for the hyperactive/agitated phase of methamphetamine withdrawal, both in the hospital and in the office?

Assume QTc is not prolonged, electrolytes are reasonably normal, and the patient is not already on heavy psychotropic polypharmacy.

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What approaches have you found most helpful for concurrent severe major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder?

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The American journal of psychiatry, 2010-06

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial combining sertraline and naltrexone for treating co-occurring depression and alcohol dependence.

Depression and anxiety, 2013-06

Prospective study of substance-induced and independent major depressive disorder among individuals with substance use disorders in a nationally representative sample.

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