Alcohol use is common among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In
this narrative review, we describe literature regarding alcohol's impact on transmission, care …

Alcohol use is often reported among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and is associated
with increased sexual risk and poor medication adherence. This meta-analysis evaluated …

Research suggests one determinant of alcohol consumption may be physical pain, but there
is no empirical evidence that pain has a causal effect on drinking. Therefore, the primary aim …

Chronic pain is common in HIV, but incompletely characterized, including its underlying
etiologies, its effect on healthcare utilization, and the characteristics of affected patients in …

Chronic pain remains a prevalent and disabling problem for people living with HIV in the
current antiretroviral treatment era. Psychosocial treatments may have promise for managing …

Background Unhealthy alcohol use is prevalent among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH)
and contributes to impaired functioning, diminished quality of life, and poorer HIV outcomes …

There is a limited literature regarding factors associated with self-medication of pain and
discomfort using alcohol, non-prescription substances or overuse of prescription …

Background Many women living with HIV (WLWH) experience pain. Alcohol use with the
intent to treat pain could lead to hazardous drinking and difficulty in reducing drinking …

Background HIV/AIDS are pressing global health problems. Pain is a common symptom
reported by patients living with HIV/AIDS. The exact cause of pain in HIV patients has not …

Background Alcohol use is common among persons living with HIV (PLWH), who often
experience chronic pain, yet its impact on pain and opioid misuse is not fully characterized …