Alcohol and Substance Use in Liver Transplant Patients
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
11-1-2011
Journal
Clinics in Liver Disease
Volume
15
Issue
4
DOI
10.1016/j.cld.2011.08.002
Keywords
Alcohol use; Liver transplant patients; Substance use
Abstract
In this article the epidemiology of substance use and substance disorders in the United States and their association with liver disease are reviewed. The relevance of tobacco use and issues of candidacy as it pertains to substance use are discussed. The use of alcohol while on the waitlist and short sobriety are also addressed. The merits of monitoring of patients are discussed, and the outcomes of these patients after liver transplantation are examined. The article concludes with a summary of recommendations for clinicians working with these patients and possible future directions for both clinical care and research. © 2011 Elsevier Inc.
APA Citation
DiMartini, A., Crone, C., & Dew, M. (2011). Alcohol and Substance Use in Liver Transplant Patients. Clinics in Liver Disease, 15 (4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cld.2011.08.002