Integrated HIV and Opioid Addiction Treatment with Buprenorphine

The Integrated HIV and Opioid Addiction Treatment with Buprenorphine intervention consists of on-site buprenorphine treatment guided by an experienced HIV physician who is trained to incorporate motivational interviewing techniques into routine medical visits to provide substance use behavior counseling. An HIV pharmacist facilitates buprenorphine induction, stabilization, and maintenance treatment with oversight by a physician.