Houston Methodist Transplanting Hope: The Intersection of Liver Transplantation and Alcohol Use Disorder 2026

Description Transplanting Hope: The Intersection of Liver Transplantation and Alcohol Use Disorder – March 20, 2026 Include: 11 videos No PDFs Explore the evolving landscape of managing patients with alcohol use disorder who require liver transplantation in our comprehensive course. Tailored for physicians, healthcare providers, and social workers, this program delves into the changing paradigm of care, highlighting innovative therapies and the integration of emotional intelligence to foster collaborative, effective teams. Gain insights into the latest research and treatment strategies that address alcohol use disorder, ensuring a holistic approach to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall quality of care for this complex population. Join us as we equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate this critical intersection of addiction treatment and liver transplantation. Target Audience   This program is designed for hepatologists, gastroenterologists, transplant surgeons, addiction medicine specialists, psychiatrists, psychologists, internists, primary care physicians, social workers, nurses, and allied health professionals involved in the care of patients with liver disease, alcohol use disorder, and transplantation. It will also benefit those with an interest in ethical decision-making, multidisciplinary transplant management, and integrated approaches to addiction treatment. Learning Objectives Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms by which alcohol contributes to the development and progression of fatty liver disease, including its impact on lipid metabolism and inflammation. Explain the role of the intestinal microbiome in the etiology and maintenance of alcohol addiction, including how dysbiosis may influence gut-liver axis interactions and addiction pathways. Identify evidence-based criteria for selecting patients with alcohol use disorder as candidates for liver transplantation, including psychosocial, medical, and ethical considerations. Recognize key risk factors and characteristics associated with relapse in patients who have undergone liver transplantation for alcohol use disorder, such as behavioral patterns, genetic predispositions, and post-transplant support needs. Evaluate the overall impact of alcohol use disorder on liver transplantation outcomes and discuss strategies for multidisciplinary management, including prevention, monitoring, and integration of the program’s key topics into clinical practice. Evaluate emerging evidence on the role of GLP-1 agonists in the treatment of alcohol addiction, including their mechanisms of action, potential therapeutic applications, and implications for patients with alcohol use disorder undergoing liver transplantation. Recognize the role of liver transplantation in acute alcoholic hepatitis and the medical/surgical and psychosocial evaluation that is required for optimal outcome and survival. Sr. No. Topic Length 1 Transplanting Hope: The Intersection of Liver Transplantation and Alcohol Use Disorder 31:29 2 Emotional Intelligence and Managing a Transplant Program 14:19 3 Managing Individuals with AUD and Addiction 31:20 4 Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis and Liver Transplantation 17:39 5 3 Questions: Managing a Transplant Medical Review Board 18:15 6 Effects of Alcohol on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) 15:10 7 Intestinal Microbiome and Addiction 16:21 8 Panel Discussion: Management of Patients with Alcoholic Liver Disease 23:27 9 Strategies to Reduce Alcohol Relapse After Liver Transplantation 22:08 10 Inpatient Management of Alcohol Use Disorder Post Transplant 12:39 11 Role of Alcohol and/in Liver Cancer 18:01 12 Absolute Contraindications for Liver Transplant in ALD 17:48 13 Why Is There Reluctance to Drop the 6-Month Abstinence Rule for AUD Liver Transplant? 20:51 14 Medical Management of AUD in ALD 23:05 15 GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Addiction 16:25 16 Liver Transplantation for Alcohol-Association Liver Disease at Houston Methodist Hospital 08:16 17 Panel Discussion: Challenges of Evaluating and Treating Intubated Patients for Liver Transplants 18:39 18 Outpatient Community Based Treatment of Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder and Addiction 16:09 19 Alcohol Use Disorder and Advanced Heart Failure 11:26 20 AUD and Kidney Transplantation 52:03 21 Panel Discussion: Case Studies on Ethical and Clinical Challenges of Liver Transplantation for Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder 52:03