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Alcoholic liver disease secondary prevention

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of alcoholic liver disease include abstinence. Abstinence can be achieved through drug therapies in an inpatient as well as an out patient setting.

Secondary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

References

References

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