title: Substance abuse and HIV infection.
abstract: This chapter reviews the associations between substance use, comorbid psychiatric disorders, and HIV risk behaviors; the prevalence of substance use disorders among HIV-positive individuals in treatment settings; the medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatment of individuals with substance use disorders and HIV infection; and finally, HIV risk reduction among substance abusers.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York City, USA.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Ferrando
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Batki
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D015897:Comorbidity; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012309:Risk-Taking; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation