2003
A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Manual-Guided Risk Reduction Intervention for HIV-Positive Injection Drug Users
Margolin A, Avants SK, Warburton LA, Hawkins KA, Shi J. A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Manual-Guided Risk Reduction Intervention for HIV-Positive Injection Drug Users. Health Psychology 2003, 22: 223-228. PMID: 12683743, DOI: 10.1037/0278-6133.22.2.223.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersDrug usersHIV-positive injection drug usersHIV-seropositive injection drug usersHIV harm reduction programsRisk behaviorsHealth promotion behaviorsRisk reduction interventionsHarm reduction programsHigh-risk behaviorsAddiction severity scoresNational AIDS Demonstration Research projectAntiretroviral medicationsMethadone maintenanceSeverity scoreClinical trialsTreatment phasePromotion behaviorsReduction interventionsTreatment entryIllicit opiatesHarm reductionDemonstration research projectsPatientsReduction programs
2002
Factors Affecting Cognitive Functioning in a Sample of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Injection Drug Users
Margolin A, Avants SK, Warburton LA, Hawkins KA. Factors Affecting Cognitive Functioning in a Sample of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Injection Drug Users. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2002, 16: 255-267. PMID: 12133261, DOI: 10.1089/10872910260066697.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive functioningTest performanceNeuropsychological test performanceSelf-report measuresVisual-motor coordinationNP test performanceInjection drug usersEvidence of impairmentDrug useCognitive flexibilityNP test batteryVerbal informationNation's inner citiesTest batteryEducational attainmentDrug-abusing individualsDrug usersSubstance abuseCognitive impairmentIndependent contributionTreatment interventionsViral loadLittle researchPsychiatric problemsSuccessful engagement
2001
Predictors of Nonadherence to HIV‐Related Medication Regimens During Methadone Stabilization
Avants S, Margolin A, Warburton L, Hawkins K, Shi J. Predictors of Nonadherence to HIV‐Related Medication Regimens During Methadone Stabilization. American Journal On Addictions 2001, 10: 69-78. PMID: 11268829, DOI: 10.1080/105504901750160501.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPredictors of nonadherenceMedication regimensMedication adherenceHIV-positive drug abusersPercent of patientsActive antiretroviral therapyInjection drug usersDrug abuse patientsMethadone stabilizationAntiretroviral therapyMedication regimenIndependent predictorsMedication nonadherenceViral loadMethadone maintenanceLow educational attainmentNonadherencePoorer emotional functioningTherapeutic effectivenessDrug abusersDrug usersEarly interventionHIVPatient accessStabilization phase
2000
Continuation of high-risk behavior by HIV-positive drug users Treatment implications
Avants S, Warburton L, Hawkins K, Margolin A. Continuation of high-risk behavior by HIV-positive drug users Treatment implications. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2000, 19: 15-22. PMID: 10867296, DOI: 10.1016/s0740-5472(99)00092-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHIV risk behaviorsHigh-risk behaviorsLevels of HIVDrug usersHIV-seropositive injection drug usersEffective risk reduction interventionsSex-related HIV risk behaviorsDrug-related risk behaviorsMethadone maintenance treatmentInjection drug usersRisk reduction interventionsHIV seropositive statusRisk Assessment BatteryRisk reduction informationSex-related risksBehavioral skillsHIV serostatusHIV transmissionImmunodeficiency virusMaintenance treatmentPsychiatric severityRisk behaviorsTreatment implicationsAssessment Battery