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Most people who are exposed to AIDS do not get the syndrome. It seems clear that there must be cofactors. Most people with AIDS have a history of alcohol or other drug use, and many of the drugs used have been shown to suppress the immune system. The correlation between drug use and development of AIDS in several populations is striking, and it is suggested that definitive research into this possible cofactor be urgently initiated. The elimination of cofactors may present an immediate way to control this epidemic. Suggestions are made as to how and why alcohol and drug treatment professionals should become a part of this effort.
大多数接触艾滋病病毒的人并不会患上该综合征。显然，一定存在一些辅助因素。大多数艾滋病患者都有酗酒或使用其他药物的历史，而且许多所使用的药物已被证明会抑制免疫系统。在几类人群中，药物使用与艾滋病发病之间的相关性十分显著，因此有人建议应立即针对这一可能的辅助因素展开权威研究。消除这些辅助因素或许是控制这一流行病的直接途径。文中就酒精和药物治疗专业人员应如何以及为何参与此项工作提出了建议。
