Systematic review finds reduced medication adherence linked to alcohol intake in outpatients, highlighting the critical value of addressing drinking during antiretroviral therapy.
Most studies reported negative effects of alcohol consumption on adherence, but evidence among non-HIV studies was less consistent. These data suggest the relevance of addressing alcohol use in improving antiretroviral adherence and a need for further rigorous study in non-HIV chronic diseases.
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