Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease

Topics: Alcohol related liver disease | Alcohol use disorder | Laboratory Testing in Psychiatry

CATR: Many non-specialists find the jargon of the liver field confusing. Can we start by reviewing the relevant terminology that clinicians should be familiar with? Dr. Bataller: The best way to do that is by reviewing the natural history of alcohol-related liver disease. Most people who drink excessively accumulate fat in the liver; this is an early s