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Research Update

Prazosin and Cyproheptadine for AUD: A Promising Combination

May 1, 2026

Christine Tran-Boynes, DO. Dr. Tran-Boynes has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

When standard treatments fall short in alcohol use disorder, could a prazosin–cyproheptadine combination help? A new randomized trial suggests this pairing may significantly reduce high-risk drinking.

Alcohol Use Disorder: Personal Recovery Plan Template

January 1, 2026

Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP and Daniel Carlat, MD

Dr. Puzantian and Dr. Carlat have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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Ambulatory Alcohol Withdrawal: A Practical How-To

January 1, 2026

Stephen R. Holt, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine; Associate Program Director, Yale Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program; Director, Yale Addiction Recovery Clinic. New Haven, CT.

Dr. Holt has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Most patients with alcohol withdrawal can be safely managed outside the hospital. Dr. Holt outlines how to assess risk, choose between gabapentin and benzodiazepines, implement his “4-3-2-1” outpatient taper, and navigate real-world barriers such as comorbidities, unstable housing, and patient preference.