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Reducing alcohol use and improving medication adherence among HIV-positive hazardous drinkers
In collaboration with medical providers at Mt. Sinai St.Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, we are implementing the PLUS intervention to reduce alcohol use and improve antiretroviral medication adherence among HIV-positive hazardous drinkers.

Adherence to HIV medication can  be difficult for many reasons (including side effects and complicated regimens), but alcohol and/or drug use is often a particular barrier and concern. Utilizing a multi-site comparative effectiveness trial in a real-world clinical setting, this study is designed to better understand alcohol-related outcomes among HIV-positive individuals over their lifespan. PLUS is an efficacious, theory-based intervention that utilizes motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral skills training to reduce alcohol use and improve medication adherence. 


Project Details:
Time Period: 
2013 - 2018
Funder: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
NIH Grant Number: R01AA022302
Site - Principal Investigator: Martha A. Sparks, Ph.D. (Mt. Sinai St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital)
Co-Investigator: Ana Ventuneac, Ph.D.
Research Scientist: ​Demetria Cain, M.P.H.
Project Director: ​Sitaji Gurung, M.D., M.P.H.
For more information contact:
Dr. Sitaji Gurung, Project Director
212-206-7919 x902
​sgurung@chestnyc.org

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