People With Alcohol Use Disorder & Mental Health Disorder Less Likely To Be Referred To Treatment For Liver Disease

People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who are at risk of advanced liver disease and also have a mental health diagnosis are 64% less likely to be referred for evaluation and treatment of their liver disease if they are initially being treated for mental health disorders. The three conditions—AUD, mental health disorders, and liver disease—commonly co-occur. AUD is a significant cause of liver disease.

In an analysis of referral outcomes of more than 300 adults with AUD and advanced liver disease, only 37% were referred for evaluation and treatment of liver disease. People were less likely to . . .