Psychosocial interventions to reduce alcohol consumption in concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users

Background Problem alcohol use is common among illicit drug users and is associated with adverse health outcomes. It is also an important factor contributing to a poor prognosis among drug users with hepatitis C virus (HCV) as it impacts on progression to hepatic cirrhosis or opiate overdose in opioid users. Objectives To assess the effects of psychosocial interventions for problem alcohol use in illicit drug users (principally problem drug...