HIV, alcohol dependence, and the criminal justice system: a review and call for evidence-based treatment for released prisoners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with both HIV and alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are disproportionately concentrated within the U.S. criminal justice system; approximately one-quarter of all people with HIV cycle through the system each year. HIV-infected prisoners with AUDs face many obstacles as they transition back to the community. Specifically, although they have impressive HIV treatment outcomes during the period of incarceration while they are free from alcohol; upon [corrected] release, however, they face inordinate challenges including relapse to alcohol use resulting in significant morbidity and mortality.

Objective

To review the existing literature regarding the relationship of HIV and treatment for AUDs within the criminal justice system in an effort to determine "best practices

SUBMITTER: Springer SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3070290 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature