Pre-discharge injectable vs. oral naltrexone to improve post-discharge treatment engagement among hospitalized veterans with alcohol use disorder: A randomized pilot proof-of-concept study

摘要

BackgroundInjectable naltrexone for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) has been efficacious in several studies. It has not been (1) compared head-to-head with oral naltrexone, or (2) examined in the hospital setting as an intervention that might facilitate treatment attendance after hospital discharge.