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