Title | Clinic-based treatment of opioid-dependent HIV-infected patients versus referral to an opioid treatment program: A randomized trial. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Lucas, Gregory M., Amina Chaudhry, Jeffrey Hsu, Tanita Woodson, Bryan Lau, Yngvild Olsen, Jeanne C. Keruly, David A. Fiellin, Ruth Finkelstein, Patricia Barditch-Crovo, Katie Cook, and Richard D. Moore |
Journal | Annals of internal medicine |
Volume | 152 |
Issue | 11 |
Pagination | 704-11 |
Date Published | 2010 Jun 1 |
ISSN | 1539-3704 |
Keywords | Anti-HIV Agents, Baltimore, Buprenorphine, Community Health Services, Drug Therapy, Combination, HIV Infections, Humans, Naloxone, Narcotic Antagonists, Opioid-Related Disorders, Outcome Assessment (Health Care), Referral and Consultation, Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, Treatment Outcome |
Abstract | Opioid dependence is common in HIV clinics. Buprenorphine-naloxone (BUP) is an effective treatment of opioid dependence that may be used in routine medical settings. |
DOI | 10.7326/0003-4819-152-11-201006010-00003 |
Alternate Journal | Ann. Intern. Med. |