Integrated stepped alcohol treatment for patients with HIV and at-risk alcohol use: a randomized trial

Background At-risk levels of alcohol use threaten the health of patients with HIV (PWH), yet evidence-based strategies to decrease alcohol use and improve HIV-related outcomes in this population are lacking. We examined the effectiveness of integrated stepped alcohol treatment (ISAT) on alcohol use and HIV outcomes among PWH and at-risk alcohol use. Methods In this multi-site, randomized trial conducted between January 28, 2013 through July 14,...