Abstract
The relationship between alcohol consumption and high-risk behavior for HIV infection was examined among 313 in-treatment intravenous drug users (IVDUs) by random assignment of these subjects to one of three interventions: (1) structured interview regarding risk behavior; (2) interview plus one group AIDS education session; (3) interview, AIDS education plus optional HIV testing. Alcohol users (n = 148) had more needle sharing and sexual partners than did nondrinkers. Follow-up interviews revealed no significant behavioral changes as a function of intervention condition or alcohol use. Better interventions, including more vigorous treatment of alcohol use, are needed to reduce risk behaviors among IVDUs.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Comparative Study
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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AIDS Serodiagnosis / psychology
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / prevention & control*
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / psychology
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / transmission
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Adult
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Alcohol Drinking / adverse effects*
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Alcohol Drinking / prevention & control
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Alcohol Drinking / psychology
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Cocaine
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Needle Sharing / adverse effects
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Needle Sharing / psychology
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Opioid-Related Disorders / complications
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Opioid-Related Disorders / psychology
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Opioid-Related Disorders / rehabilitation
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Patient Education as Topic*
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Sexual Behavior
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Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
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Substance Abuse, Intravenous / complications*
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Substance Abuse, Intravenous / psychology
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Substance Abuse, Intravenous / rehabilitation
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Substance-Related Disorders / complications
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Substance-Related Disorders / psychology
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Substance-Related Disorders / rehabilitation