As your link says, there's an association between sobriety and liver transplant outcome. As your link also says, in most areas, you can receive a liver for ALD

As your link says, there's an association between sobriety and liver transplant outcome. As your link also says, in most areas, you can receive a liver for ALD; there's just a 6 month sobriety rule. So we know: - 6 months of sobriety increase odds of ongoing subsequent sobriety - Sobriety improves LT transplant outcomes. Many believe, without strong numerical evidence either way: - 6 months of sobriety before procedure improves outcome of LT transplantation. Fewer believe: - A 6 month sobriety requirement is an unnecessary impediment to transplantation. Your paper says: "An interval of sobriety prior to LT is very desirable from a medical point of view. Abstinence may markedly improve liver function" i.e. in many cases, if people could stop drinking, they might not even need the liver!