Addressing Alcohol Use Disorder in Alcohol Associated Liver Disease

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a prevalent public health challenge currently. Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), the commonest end-organ damage, is increasing at an alarming rate. It is currently the leading cause worldwide of hospitalization, liver transplantation, and death from cirrhosis of the liver. Further, AUD in patients with liver disease remains untreated, which consequently accelerates liver injury and worsens patient-related outcomes and healthcare burden. It is therefore very critical for all clinicians and healthcare providers to screen for and address AUD at any healthcare encounter. In this review, we provide strategies and tools for clinicians to use in the clinic to effectively provide holistic, comprehensive treatment for AUD and liver disease in patients with ALD.