Can popular drug treat alcohol use disorder? VA to find out in new study

The VA is initiating a new clinical study to investigate whether a popular drug can be used to treat alcohol use disorder. This medical trial will be conducted across 18 VA hospitals and will involve a total of 600 veterans. The research aims to determine the efficacy of the medication in managing this specific disorder among the veteran population, utilizing a multi-site approach to gather comprehensive data on the treatment's overall effectiveness and safety.