Non-medical use of opioids among HIV-infected opioid dependent individuals on opioid maintenance treatment: the need for a more comprehensive approach

Non-medical use of opioids among HIV-infected opioid dependent individuals on opioid maintenance treatment: the need for a more comprehensive approach

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Opioid maintenance treatment (OMT) has a positive impact on substance use and health outcomes among HIV-infected opioid dependent patients. The present study investigates non-medical use of opioids by HIV-infected opioid-dependent in...

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Main Authors: Roux Perrine, Carrieri Patrizia M, Cohen Julien, Ravaux Isabelle, Spire Bruno, Gossop Michael, Comer Sandra D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
opioid maintenance treatment
buprenorphine
methadone
non-medical use
HIV
withdrawal
antiretrovirals
Online Access:http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/8/1/31

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