Source: Kaida et al. Harm Reduction Journal (2019) 16:47 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-019-0309-3 Abstract Background A community-based research (CBR) approach is critical to redressing the exclusion of women—particularly, traditionally marginalized women including those who use substances—from HIV...

The authors concluded: "In sum, this drug user population in Guatemala City is at heightened risk of HIV, although some of the risk results from overlap with vulnerability experienced as members of groups at heightened risk, such as gay/bisexual men, transgender women, and sex workers. Future HIV...

Source: Duko et al. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy (2019) 14:22 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-019-0212-7 Abstract Background Individuals living with HIV/AIDS with co-occurring harmful alcohol use may require specialized intervention or even multi-disciplinary team follow-up and...

Source: McClure, F. L., Niles, J. K., Kaufman, H. W., & Gudin, J. (2019). Drug Misuse and Hepatitis C Virus Infection Profiles for Three Generations of Patients Being Monitored for Prescription Drug Adherence. Journal of addiction medicine, 13(2), 123-130. ABSTRACT Objectives: Two epidemics in the...