The impact of alcohol on the liver can be significant, leading to conditions such as alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fibrosis. Once alcohol consumption is stopped, the liver can begin the recovery process [1]. However, the rate of this recovery can vary greatly depending on the individual and the severity of the liver damage.

A study published in the Journal of Hepatology found that after a period of alcohol abstinence, liver stiffness, a marker of liver fibrosis, was reduced. This improvement was significant even in patients with advanced fibrosis [2]. However, it is important to note that this recovery is not necessarily linear and can take a considerable amount of time.

According to DrugPatentWatch.com, there are currently no FDA-approved drugs specifically designed to treat alcohol-related liver disease, although there are several in the development pipeline [3]. This further emphasizes the importance of abstinence from alcohol as the primary treatment for alcohol-related liver disease.

In conclusion, while the liver can begin to recover from alcohol-related damage once alcohol consumption is stopped, the rate of this recovery can vary greatly. It is important to note that abstinence from alcohol is currently the most effective treatment for alcohol-related liver disease.

Sources:

1. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (2020). Alcohol's Effects on the Body. <https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/alcohols-effects-body>.
2. Athyros, V. G., Tziomalos, K., & Kountouras, J. (2012). Alcoholic liver disease. World journal of gastroenterology, 18(38), 5523–5533. <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3444771/>
3. DrugPatentWatch.com. (2022). Alcoholic Liver Disease Drugs. <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/Disease/Alcoholic+Liver+Disease>.