Dr. David Ryan returns for Part 2 of his presentation from the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Alcohol Use Training Webinar. Building on the foundations from Part 1, this session takes a closer look at treatment options for alcohol use disorder.

Dr. Ryan walks through FDA-approved medications, behavioral interventions, and the importance of connecting patients to ongoing support.

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Dr. David Ryan shares Part 1 of his presentation from the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Alcohol Use Training Webinar. This session covers how to recognize when alcohol use becomes a concern, with an overview of screening tools, diagnostic criteria, and the neurobiology of addiction.

Dr. Ryan also discusses current drinking guidelines, population-level risks, and key points from the epidemiology of alcohol use. It’s a practical, evidence-based look at how providers can better identify and understand alcohol use disorder in clinical settings.

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In this episode, host Cheryl Viracola, Director of Practice Advancement with the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, speaks with Dr. Vera Reinstein and Dr. Charles McCormick about how prescribers and pharmacists can work together to expand access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

They explore how collaborative care models make treatment more accessible, the role of prescribers in initiating partnerships, and practical steps to build these connections.

Listeners will also learn about the PhARM-OUD Guideline and resources that support both providers and pharmacists in improving patient care.

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