Alcohol in Hepatology: Mental Health Challenges in Alcohol Use Disorder

Stephanie Rutledge joins host Saranya Ravindran to unpack the mental health dimensions of alcohol use disorder. From co-occurring conditions and behavioural strategies like motivational interviewing to the role of family and community support, this episode explores how integrated care can strengthen recovery.  Timestamps:  1:44 – Why hepatology  3:25 – Genetic factors  4:18 – Alcohol use disorder interventions  5:58 – Motivational interviewing  7:25 – Motivational interviewing skills  8:34 – Beyond clinical settings  10:49 – Alcohol use disorder therapy