Elevance Health’s Comprehensive Approach to Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
Multiple strategies have demonstrated success in improving alcohol use disorder (AUD) outcomes, including provider screening and referrals, medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and peer support. Elevance Health employs a comprehensive approach that includes coverage for a range of evidence-based clinical AUD interventions aimed at improving health outcomes and quality of life.
Alcohol is the most commonly misused substance, which causes a variety of negative biological, psychological, and social outcomes. Although AUD is increasingly viewed as a chronic condition, recovery is possible. Long-term recovery from AUD is most likely when individuals have access to a variety of interventions that foster engagement and address individual treatment goals.
Elevance Health offers programs that increase access to care, offer peer support, and promote the overall health of individuals with AUD. Together, these programs work to increase rates of abstinence or reduce alcohol consumption, improve quality of life, and reduce unwanted healthcare utilization and costs for individuals with AUD.
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