Adherence to HAART in French HIV-infected injecting drug users: the contribution of buprenorphine drug maintenance treatment

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Authors

J. P. Moatti · Inserm

Patrizia Carrieri · Centre for Social Innovation

Bruno Spire · Centre for Social Innovation

J.A. Gastaut · Centre for Social Innovation

J.P. Cassuto · Institut de Chimie de Nice

J. Moreau

Abstract

Prescription of buprenorphine DMT may increase adherence to HAART among HIV-infected opiate-dependent patients. Reducing the negative impact of stressful life-events through psychosocial interventions should be considered, even for those who have stopped using drugs.

Topics & Keywords

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk HIV Research and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: AIDS

Volume 14, Issue 2, pp. 151-155

DOI: 10.1097/00002030-200001280-00010

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