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Nudge increases prescriptions of drinking medication
July 20, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:

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Nudge increases prescriptions of drinking medication

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A "nudging" strategy in the emergency department (ED) may be a path for prescribing a medication that can blunt cravings for alcohol-and dull its effects-offering an effective treatment for people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who might not otherwise receive it.

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