🍷 Can an Alcoholic Get a Liver Transplant? ✅ Yes — but with strict conditions. Liver transplant can be life-saving for people with alcohol-related liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, or cirrhosis caused by long-term alcohol use. However, it comes with strict medical, psychological, and social criteria. ________________________________________ 🧑⚕️ What Dr. Chetan Kalal Says: “Alcohol-related liver disease is now one of the most common reasons for liver transplant in India and globally. But it’s not about punishment — it’s about ensuring the transplant succeeds long-term.” ________________________________________ 🧪 Here’s What’s Required Before an Alcoholic Can Qualify: ✅ 1. Abstinence (Usually 3 to 6 Months, even without it in select cases) • Patients must completely stop alcohol • Often verified by blood/urine tests • Aims to prove long-term behavior change and allow some liver recovery ✅ 2. Psychiatric & De-addiction Evaluation • Mandatory consultation with a psychiatrist or addiction specialist • Patient must show commitment to long-term sobriety • Family support is essential ✅ 3. No Other Severe Illnesses • Heart, kidney, or lung issues must be evaluated • Must be physically strong enough for surgery and recovery ________________________________________ 🛑 When Can an Alcoholic NOT Get a Transplant? • Ongoing drinking or repeated relapses • Severe mental health instability • No caregiver or support system • Co-existing illegal drug abuse or non-compliance with medical advice ________________________________________ ✅ Good News: Liver Transplant Can Be a Fresh Start Patients who stop alcohol and follow post-transplant care: • Enjoy excellent survival rates (85–90%) • Can return to work and family life • Often stay sober for life with the right support ________________________________________ 📞 Need Evaluation for Alcohol-Related Liver Disease? 👨⚕️ Dr. Chetan Kalal, DM Hepatology India’s Leading Liver Transplant Expert | Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai 🌍 Serving: India | UAE | UK | USA | Africa | Canada | Middle East 🌐 www.drchetankalal.com 📱 +91 8506873687 📍 Virtual & in-person consults available