985 INCREASING RATES OF ACUTE HEPATITIS C ALONG WITH HIGH RATES OF SYPHILIS IN HIV-POSITIVE MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN IN MADRID

POSTERSalcohol related problems on the basis of either CAGE or AUDIT.Higher rates were found for men (p < 0.001), young people aged 18-20 years (p < 0.028), divorced or single (p < 0.003), unemployed subjects (p < 0.001), homeless (p = 0.005), immigrants (p < 0.001).There was a lack of significant correlation between positive tests and day of presentation and need of admission.Conclusions: Our data indicate that a large amount of emergency room patients have alcohol-related problems.Emergency Department may be the initial point of healthcare contact for patients with alcohol problems.Social outcast persons present higher risk of alcohol disorders.Screening can be useful to provide the first step of intervention in this group and is needed for early prevention and health care intervention.