Addiction and the Liver 2012

Benefits of attending Addiction and the Liver:

• Review the new and current developments in liver disease diagnosis, including imaging and novel biomarkers
• Explore the combined interaction of alcoholism with obesity and the effects on rising liver disease in the UK and worldwide
• Evaluate current issues in liver transplantation and engage in debate on patient opportunities
• Gain insight into recovery through the experiences of service users
• Increase understanding of recognition and treatment of addiction and economic pathways
• Assess palliative care strategies for end-stage liver disease
• Share and exchange ideas with the leading practitioners in the field

Who Should Attend?

Addiction and the Liver 2012 will be of particular interest to the following:

• Hepatologists
• Gastroenterologists
• General practitioners
• Psychiatrists
• Public health specialists
• PCT Leads on hepatitis and substance misuse
• Clinical nurse specialist in hepatology, gastroenterology or substance misuse
• Drug and alcohol action team coordinators and commissioners
• Drug and alcohol agency managers and staff
• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation specialists
• All trainees in these disciplines

Highlights will include:

• Food addiction, obesity and liver disease
• Synergism of alcohol consumption and obesity on the rise of liver disease in the UK
• Genetic susceptibility to ALD and clinical implications
• Increasing burden of alcoholic liver disease in the UK
• Case studies: Detox strategies for alcohol addiction
• Panel discussion: Liver transplantation: should substance users be given the same opportunities?
• Over the counter & prescription addictions: burden and management strategies
• Addiction and viral hepatitis: prevention and treatment options
• Hepat