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Workshop: Management of Alcohol Use Disorders in the Liver Transplant Population
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In this video, the presenters discuss the management of alcohol use disorders in the liver transplant population. They emphasize the importance of maintaining sobriety post-transplant to ensure successful outcomes. They argue that alcoholism is a brain disease, not a liver disease, and that patients continue to struggle with alcohol use disorder even after receiving a new liver. Therefore, the integration of addiction psychiatrists within the transplant team is crucial.<br /><br />The video introduces two speakers who discuss the natural history of alcoholic liver disease and its management. They highlight the global public health crisis of excessive drinking and emphasize the need to assess the severity of alcohol use, comorbidities, cognitive function, social support, and patient motivation to determine appropriate treatment strategies.<br /><br />The role of addiction psychiatrists in helping patients achieve and maintain sobriety is emphasized, and the presenters discuss potential treatment options such as pharmacotherapy, counseling, and relapse prevention. They also touch upon the role of transplantation in severe cases of alcoholic hepatitis, with data showing improved survival rates for patients who receive a liver transplant.<br /><br />The video further discusses various aspects of alcohol use disorder treatment, including the assessment of relapse patterns, the SALT score as a prognostic tool, and pharmacological treatments. The importance of sleep and potential future developments in treatment, such as psychedelics and ketamine, are also mentioned.<br /><br />The presenters highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to managing alcohol use disorders in the liver transplant population, with a focus on post-transplant care and the integration of addiction psychiatry within the transplant team. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the treatment and management of alcohol use disorder in the context of liver transplantation. No credits were mentioned in the video.
Keywords
alcohol use disorders
liver transplant population
sobriety
successful outcomes
brain disease
new liver
addiction psychiatrists
alcoholic liver disease
excessive drinking
treatment strategies
relapse prevention
improved survival rates
comprehensive approach
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