Robert Cook of UF has received $6.6 million from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to evaluate interventions that may boost cognitive function for those living with HIV who consume alcohol. Alcohol use is common among people with HIV and has adverse health effects.
“Cognitive function is needed for day-to-day decision-making, such as medication adherence, and to be able to engage in behavior change, including alcohol-reduction interventions,” said Cook. “Both alcohol consumption and cognitive dysfunction can influence engagement in high-risk sexual behaviors… and even mild cognitive impairments may affect quality of life.”
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