ResearchProjects

Drug use is a major risk factor for HIV, and identifying factors that promote sustained cessation can be critical to enhancing HIV prevention and treatment efforts. The objective of this study is to identify factors associated with sustained heroin cessation among persons with a prior history of chronic heroin use within economically disadvantaged, predominantly racial/ethnic minority neighborhoods in New York City. Data from this study will help in the development of improved interventions for promoting sustained cessation from opiate use.