Table 5.
Most important actions that would results in wider use of medications to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) (n = 412) a .
| Potential action | Percentage selecting as most important |
|---|---|
| More education to providers about existing medications | 33.0 |
| More research to develop new medications | 21.6 |
| Increase involvement of physicians in AUD treatment | 18.9 |
| Make medications more affordable | 9.5 |
| Provide insurance coverage for medications | 7.5 |
| More education to patients about existing medications | 7.3 |
| More research on existing medications | 2.2 |
a
Sixteen percent of respondents did not respond to this question.