Alcohol consumption patterns and HIV viral suppression among persons receiving HIV care in Florida: an observational study.
Robert L CookZ ZhouN E Kelso-ChichettoJ JanelleJ P MoranoC SomboonwitW CarterG E IbanezN EnnisC L CookR A CohenB BrumbackK BryantPublished in: Addiction science & clinical practice (2017)
Exceeding weekly recommended levels of alcohol consumption (heavy drinking) was significantly associated with poor HIV viral suppression and ART non-adherence, while binge drinking was associated with suboptimal ART adherence in this sample. Clinicians should attempt to address heavy drinking in their patients with HIV.