Screening for Alcohol Use Disorder in Liver Transplant

Key Points

• Candidates with alcohol use disorder are at risk for poorer long-term outcomes, necessitating effective screening and intervention.
• Screening identified alcohol use disorder in 35% of liver transplant candidates, informing tailored treatment pathways.
• Assessment using biomarkers and clinical interviews evaluated the prevalence of alcohol use disorder in prospective liver transplant recipients.
• Finding alcohol use disorder early may support better post-transplant care and reduce relapse rates.