A web-based group treatment for patients with alcoholic liver diseases at the time of the covid-19 pandemic

Alcohol-related liver diseases (ALD) are the most frequent hepatic diseases and the main cause of liver disease-related death and liver transplantation (1). Patients with ALD often present anxiety, affective and personality disorders (2), as well as other addictions, such as nicotine and pharmacological or recreational drugs, and social and familiar problems (3). Thus, their optimal management would require a multidisciplinary approach involving hepatologists and addiction specialists (psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers) (1).
Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research