Prospective Cohort of Opiate Dependent Patients on Buprenorphine/Naloxone for Maintenance

Prospective Cohort of Opiate Dependent Patients on Buprenorphine/Naloxone for Maintenance

The purpose of this study was to expand access to buprenorphine using a mobile health care system among marginalized populations with or at high risk for HIV and observe longitudinal effects of treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• HIV +
• At high risk for HIV (IV drug use, commercial sex worker, partner of HIV+)
• Mental Health (unmanaged or diagnosed mental illness)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Benzodiazepine use
• Opiate use due to pain management issues only (present or past)
• Non-IDU