Treatment of alcohol use disorder in patients with alcohol-associated liver disease: Innovative approaches and a call to action
Lamia Y. Haque,
Paola Zuluaga,
Robert Muga
et al.
Abstract:Alcohol-associated liver disease is currently the leading cause of liver transplantation and liver deaths both in Europe and the United States. Efficacious treatments exist for alcohol use disorder, but they are seldomly prescribed for patients who need them. Besides, the presence of liver cirrhosis can complicate pharmacological treatment choices. In this review, we discuss established and innovative treatment strategies to treat unhealthy alcohol use in patients with alcohol-associated liver disease. We also… Show more
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