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Substance use in older HIV-infected patients.

TitleSubstance use in older HIV-infected patients.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsEdelman, Jennifer E., Jeanette M. Tetrault, and David A. Fiellin
JournalCurrent opinion in HIV and AIDS
Date Published2014 May 13
ISSN1746-6318
AbstractSubstance use may persist throughout the life course and has a substantial impact on health outcomes globally. As HIV-infected individuals are disproportionately impacted by substance use and living longer, it is critical that providers and researchers alike understand the impact of substance use on older, HIV-infected patients and potential treatment options. To this end, we conducted a review of the literature focusing on the most commonly used substances to outline the epidemiology, health consequences, treatment options and latest research relevant to older, HIV-infected patients.
DOI10.1097/COH.0000000000000069
Alternate JournalCurr Opin HIV AIDS

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