| Title | Substance use of disorders in HIV-infected patients: impact and new treatment strategies. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2004 |
| Authors | Fiellin, David A. |
| Journal | Topics in HIV medicine : a publication of the International AIDS Society, USA |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 77-82 |
| Date Published | 2004 Jul-Aug |
| ISSN | 1542-8826 |
| Keywords | Alcohol-Related Disorders, Anti-HIV Agents, Cocaine-Related Disorders, Female, Follow-Up Studies, HIV Infections, Humans, Incidence, Male, Narcotic Antagonists, Opioid-Related Disorders, Patient Compliance, Risk Assessment, Severity of Illness Index, Substance-Related Disorders, Treatment Outcome |
| Abstract | Substance use of disorders--including alcohol, cocaine, and opiod dependencies--are common in HIV-infected patients. Untreated substance use disorders result in poor HIV disease treatment outcomes; however, several new treatment strategies have emerged in recent years. Combined medication and counseling therapies are effective for alcohol and opioid dependencies, and counseling treatments are effective for cocaine dependence. Office-based treatment with buprenorphine offers the opportunity for coordinated treatment of HIV disease and opioid dependence. This article summarizes a presentation by David A. Fiellin, MD, in March 2004 at the International AIDS Society-USA New York course. |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2011.00207.x |
| Alternate Journal | Top HIV Med |
