Research suggests that abstinence-based programs are not necessary for all individuals with alcohol use disorder, yet harm reduction strategies for alcohol use disorder have yet to gain prominence as treatment options. Managed Alcohol Programs offer an opportunity to improve the health, legal, and social matters through a harm reduction lens. The San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Managed Alcohol Program is the first of its kind in the country. In this podcast, we will discuss the theory behind a Managed Alcohol Program, discuss the history of how our program came to be, and detail the different elements of our program.
Episode release date: August 8, 2024. Register at the link below.
Educational Objectives:
- Identify at least 3 ways that Managed Alcohol Programs fulfill harm reduction tenets.
- Understand at least 3 different components that are needed for a Managed Alcohol Program.
- Process management of at least 2 different ethical challenges that may arise from providing patients with alcohol.
Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement nos. 1H79TI086770 and 1H79TI086771-01 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
