2001
Injecting misuse of buprenorphine among French drug users
Obadia Y, Perrin V, Feroni I, Vlahov D, Moatti J. Injecting misuse of buprenorphine among French drug users. Addiction 2001, 96: 267-272. PMID: 11182872, DOI: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2001.96226710.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug maintenance treatmentSample of IDUsNeedle exchange programsDrug usersMisuse of buprenorphineCross-sectional surveySelf-administered questionnaireAmbulatory prescriptionsMaintenance treatmentAmbulatory careCommunity pharmaciesBuprenorphineSterile syringesSubstantial riskIDUsLatter groupIllicit usePolydrug usersHIVExchange programsMonthsRisky behaviorsPrescriptionPharmacyMisuse
1999
Controlled clinical evaluation of diacetyl morphine for treatment of intractable opiate dependence
Drucker E, Vlahov D. Controlled clinical evaluation of diacetyl morphine for treatment of intractable opiate dependence. The Lancet 1999, 353: 1543-1544. PMID: 10334249, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(99)90110-1.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
1998
Opiates as potential cofactors in progression of HIV-1 infections to AIDS
Donahoe R, Vlahov D. Opiates as potential cofactors in progression of HIV-1 infections to AIDS. Journal Of Neuroimmunology 1998, 83: 77-87. PMID: 9610676, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-5728(97)00224-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAnimalsHIV-1HumansNeuroimmunomodulationOpioid-Related DisordersConceptsHIV-1 infectionEffects of opiatesOpiate useAIDS progressionEpidemiological studiesImmune processesCD4 T-cell countT-cell countsHIV-1 expressionHost protective responsesAssociation of AIDSOpiate exposureOpportunistic infectionsAIDS pathogenesisHIV-1Monkey modelOpiate abuseEpidemiological dataInfectious processClinical observationsProtective responseOpiatesInfectionAIDSDrug abuse
1996
The relationship between risk networks' patterns of crack cocaine and alcohol consumption and HIV-related sexual behaviors among adult injection drug users: a prospective study
Latkin C, Mandell W, Vlahov D. The relationship between risk networks' patterns of crack cocaine and alcohol consumption and HIV-related sexual behaviors among adult injection drug users: a prospective study. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 1996, 42: 175-181. PMID: 8912800, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(96)01279-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismBlack or African AmericanComorbidityCrack CocaineFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHeroin DependenceHIV InfectionsHumansMaleOpioid-Related DisordersPeer GroupProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSexual BehaviorSocial FacilitationSocial SupportSubstance Abuse, IntravenousConceptsInjection drug usersSexual risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsAlcohol consumptionDrug usersInner-city injection drug usersSex partnersAdult injection drug usersAlcohol useHIV preventive interventionsMultiple sex partnersSexual behaviorCrack cocaine useCasual sex partnersSelf-reported sexual behaviorSelf-reported drugProspective studyIndex participantsNontreatment sampleSocial contextProspective associationsPreventive interventionsCocaine useAfrican American malesInfluence of peers
1994
Suspected determinants of enrollment into detoxification and methadone maintenance treatment among injecting drug users
Schütz C, Rapiti E, Vlahov D, Anthony J. Suspected determinants of enrollment into detoxification and methadone maintenance treatment among injecting drug users. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 1994, 36: 129-138. PMID: 7851280, DOI: 10.1016/0376-8716(94)90095-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAmphetamineBaltimoreCocaineCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeroin DependenceHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMethadoneMiddle AgedOpioid-Related DisordersPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient AdmissionProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSocial EnvironmentSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSubstance-Related DisordersUrban PopulationConceptsMethadone maintenance treatmentMethadone maintenance programDrug usersIndependent predictorsMaintenance treatmentMultiple logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisProspective study designTime of recruitmentActive drug usersCross-sectional investigationIDU participantsMethadone maintenanceDrug overdoseNext followDetoxification programCommunity outreach effortsTreatment settingsPrior treatmentDrug useDetoxification treatmentStudy designUntreated drug usersTreatmentRegression analysis