Estimating the impact of alcohol consumption on survival for HIV+ individuals.

The Impact of Drug and Alcohol Consumption and Socio-demographic Variables on the Age of First Selling Sex among Iranian Female Sex Workers

Pattern of Alcohol Consumption among Men Consumers in Kerman, Iran, in 2014

Background: Alcohol consumption is a potential risk factor with acute and chronic health consequences and social impacts, which is more prominent among men. There is no precise statistics on the scope of alcohol consumption in Iran; however, there is some evidences showing an increasing trend, particularly among young generation. In order to evaluate the scope of this issue in Kerman, a large c...

Correlates of Alcohol Consumption and Drug Injection among Homeless Youth: A Case Study in the Southeast of Iran

Background: Alcohol use and drug injection are prevalent among homeless youths. The aim of this study wasto identify the associated factors of alcohol consumption and drug injection among homeless youths aged18-29 years.Methods: Data on 202 homeless youths (111 males and 91 females) were collected using a st...

A Review of Alcohol-Related Harms: A Recent Update

In the early decades of the 20th century, discussions regarding alcohol were dominantly directed toward itstherapeutic uses, but authorities now state that any level of alcohol consumption poses negative effects onhealth. Over recent months, increased attention has been devoted to disease burdens attributable to alcoholuse worldwide. As more...

Influence of Alcohol Consumption on Adherence to and Toxicity of Antiretroviral Therapy and Survival

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has substantially altered the fate of HIV-infected people, transforming the infection from an invariably fatal disease to a chronic condition manageable by pharmacotherapy. However, in order for ART to be effective, patients must adhere strictly to an often-demanding treatment regimen. Alcohol consumption may impact survival of HIV-infected patients through a variet...