# #217 Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder: 5 Pearls Segment

An episode of [Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1297791208), 16 Sep 2026, 38 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/SUDhub Alcohol Use and Chronic Health Conditions Mini Video Series 01:55 | #1: Naltrexone 12:06 | #2 Acamprosate 16:15 | #3: Topiramate 21:12 | #4: Other meds 29:31 | #5: Detox and rehab blind spots Tags: CoreIM, Medical Education, Addiction Medicine, Alcohol Withdrawal, Addiction Treatment, GLP-1, pharmacology Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out ElevenReader and use my code PODCAST for a great deal: https://elevenreader.io Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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