Workshop: Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in Patients with Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease (ALD)-Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in Patients with Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease (ALD)

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The speaker in the video is a psychiatrist who specializes in treating patients with liver transplant and addiction. They discuss the prevalence and impact of alcohol use disorder (AUD) on liver disease. The progression of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) is explained, along with the importance of treating AUD in patients with ALD. The speaker mentions different treatment options, including medications and psychotherapies, to address AUD in this patient population. They also highlight the use of peer support programs and relapse prevention strategies. The limited evidence on the efficacy of these treatments for patients with ALD is discussed, emphasizing the need for further research. <br /><br />The video transcript then explores the use of technology-assisted therapies and interventions for individuals with AUD and ALD. Telehealth, mobile apps, web platforms, and neuromodulation are mentioned as tools that can enhance the delivery of care, increase access to support groups, and provide educational content and behavioral change tools. The benefits of online AA meetings, mobile health apps, and web-based contingency management models are highlighted. The use of breathalyzers, wearables, and AI chatbots for remote monitoring and personalized support is also discussed. The challenges of technology, such as access and social disconnection, are acknowledged but outweighed by the potential benefits for individuals who do not have access to traditional forms of treatment. The case of a patient with ALD and AUD is used as an example, and the recommendation is made to connect them to online AA meetings, mobile tracking tools, and virtual care providers. The potential use of psychedelic treatments in this population is briefly mentioned.

Keywords

psychiatrist

liver transplant

addiction

alcohol use disorder

ALD

treatment options

peer support programs

technology-assisted therapies

telehealth

mobile apps

web platforms

neuromodulation

remote monitoring

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