Alcohol consumption and illicit drug use: associations with fall, fracture, and acute healthcare utilization among people with HIV infection.

Theresa W KimNicolas BertholetKara M MaganeChristine Lloyd-TravagliniMichael R WinterJeffrey H SametKristine M ErlandsonMichael D SteinKendall J BryantRichard SaitzTimothy C Heeren

Published in: Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) (2023)

The effect of AOD use on falls and fall-related outcomes was most pronounced with alcohol, particularly among frail PWH. Heavy alcohol, illicit sedative, and illicit opioid use are high-priority targets for preventing falls and fall-related consequences for PWH.

Keyphrases

alcohol consumption
healthcare
community dwelling
drug induced
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
intensive care unit
hepatitis b virus
insulin resistance
aortic dissection
mechanical ventilation