Standard clinic schedules can create barriers for working patients in alcohol recovery

Standard clinic schedules can create barriers for working patients in alcohol recovery

People with regular jobs are more likely to drop out of outpatient treatment for alcohol use disorder than those without stable employment. The findings suggest that conventional clinic schedules may create hidden barriers for working patients trying to maintain their recovery. The research was published in Alcohol and Alcoholism. Treating alcohol use disorder is a massive challenge in modern healthcare. Only a small fraction of people who need …