Title | Heroin dependence and HIV infection in Malaysia. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2006 |
Authors | Chawarski, Marek C., Mahmud Mazlan, and Richard S. Schottenfeld |
Journal | Drug and alcohol dependence |
Volume | 82 Suppl 1 |
Pagination | S39-42 |
Date Published | 2006 Apr |
ISSN | 0376-8716 |
Keywords | Adult, Buprenorphine, Demography, Female, Heroin Dependence, HIV Infections, Humans, Malaysia, Male, Naltrexone, Narcotic Antagonists, Prevalence, Risk-Taking |
Abstract | Malaysia is experiencing severe problems with heroin dependence and HIV infection. This, study evaluated drug use and other HIV risk behaviors and their association with HIV and other infectious diseases in heroin-dependent subjects enrolled in a clinical trial of drug abuse treatment in Muar, Malaysia. |
DOI | 10.1111/j.1475-6773.2011.01335.x |
Alternate Journal | Drug Alcohol Depend |