Telehealth for Pain and Unhealthy Drinking Among PLWH

MCBMAP integrates motivational interviewing (MI) and cognitive-behavioral skill training interventions for unhealthy drinking with cognitive-behavioral and self- management approaches for chronic pain. The intervention is delivered through internet-based videoconferencing and supplemented with web-based content to support the intervention. The initial treatment session provides a rationale for addressing alcohol and pain together in the context of HIV management, and initiates MI related to alcohol use. Participants receive 6 additional treatment sessions over the subsequent weeks.

Through videoconferencing an interventionist will provide participants psychoeducation about the effects of alcohol and pain on HIV symptoms, advice/recommendations to reduce alcohol use, and a list of local treatment resources for alcohol and chronic pain.