Observational study demonstrates worse retention in HIV care among heavy drinkers, highlighting the need for alcohol interventions.
Both heavy drinking and frequent binge drinking were associated with worse retention in HIV care. Increased identification and treatment of heavy and binge drinking in HIV clinical care settings may improve retention in HIV care, with downstream effects of improved clinical outcomes and decreased HIV transmission.
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