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Liver disease risk factors in patients treated for alcohol and drug dependence.

Year: 2018

Type: report

Abstract: Key findings \n•\tMany patients in treatment for alcohol and drug dependence have modifiable risk factors for liver disease; over half engage in hazardous alcohol use, and approximately a quarter have injected drugs, with a similar percentage having hepatitis C. \n•\tClinical staff view the major obstacles to treatment for liver disease risk factors as low client prioritisation of overall health and lack of understanding of the consequences of viral infections and alcohol use. \n•\tStaff also view clients’ unstable living situations and poor mental health as obstacles to treatment.

Source: HRB National Drugs Library (Health Research Board)

Authors: Katherine I. Morley, Michael T. Lynskey, Giulia Toti, Pia Singh, Nicola J. Kalk, Carol Ann Getty, Lindsey A. Hines, Stephanie Fincham-Campbell

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Wellcome Trust, King's College London

Awards: ASTERISK: Addiction Services Treatment Evaluation of RISK., G6868616705

OpenAlex ID: W3048439867

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