People who use drugs
128 articles
Study Finds That Issues Associated With Drug Use Diminish Survival Among Some People With HIV
A study with 644 people with HIV found decreased survival among those who use drugs; Those who experienced homelessness were twice as likely to die versus those who did not; Social support had a protective effect against death. More
Infectious Disease Screening During Substance Use Disorder Treatment Increases Detection, Prevention, and Treatment
Comprehensive infectious disease screening within inpatient substance use disorder programs can increase uptake of testing and facilitate low-barrier delivery of preventive and therapeutic treatment. More
Recently Pregnant Women With Hepatitis C Face Gaps in Treatment
Among people starting treatment for opioid use, recently pregnant women were the least likely to receive antiviral therapy for HCV. More
