Impact of Co-occurring Drug Use, Hazardous Alcohol Use, and Mental Health Disorders on Drug Use Patterns in People With HIV and Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Abstract

Drug use, hazardous alcohol use, and mental health disorders are prevalent among people with HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Co-occurrence of alcohol use and depression negatively impacts substance use patterns. Nevertheless, HCV treatment provides a promising opportunity to identify and address co-occurring drug use, hazardous alcohol use, and mental health disorders.

Keywords: HIV; hazardous alcohol use; hepatitis C virus; mental health disorder; substance use.