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The Liver Meeting 2019
Management of Alcohol Use Disorder Before and Afte ...
Management of Alcohol Use Disorder Before and After Transplantation
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Dr. Younes discusses the importance of treating addiction in patients with alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) to achieve and maintain alcohol abstinence, emphasizing its critical role in improving survival rates. Behavioral treatments like Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and medications such as disulfiram and naltrexone are effective but underutilized, with only a small percentage of patients receiving treatment. New medications like baclofen, gabapentin, and varenicline show potential but need further research, especially in patients with ALD. Integrating addiction treatment into hepatology care, even in liver transplant centers, can significantly improve patient outcomes. The challenge lies in implementing these treatments in clinical practice and increasing education and training in primary care to address alcohol use disorder effectively.
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Presenter: Lorenzo Leggio
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addiction treatment
alcohol-related liver disease
behavioral treatments
medications
patient outcomes
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