2013
Substance abuse and the HIV situation in Malaysia
Singh D, Chawarski MC, Schottenfeld R, Vicknasingam B. Substance abuse and the HIV situation in Malaysia. Journal Of Food And Drug Analysis 2013, 21: s46-s51. PMID: 25278737, PMCID: PMC4179250, DOI: 10.1016/j.jfda.2013.09.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInjection drug usersNeedle-syringe exchange programsDrug usersAmphetamine-type stimulantsAntiretroviral treatmentHIV infectionAgonist maintenance treatmentCumulative HIV casesInjection drug useMethadone maintenance treatment centersSyringe exchange programsSignificant increaseMaintenance treatment centersHarm reduction approachHeroin seizuresHIV casesHIV prevalenceMaintenance treatmentActive patientsHIV situationEffective treatmentOpiate dependenceAbuse disordersMain drugsMedical treatment
2002
Treatment of heroin dependence with buprenorphine in primary care
Fiellin DA, Pantalon MV, Pakes JP, O'Connor PG, Chawarski M, Schottenfeld RS. Treatment of heroin dependence with buprenorphine in primary care. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2002, 28: 231-241. PMID: 12014814, DOI: 10.1081/ada-120002972.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, SublingualAdultAmbulatory CareBuprenorphineCombined Modality TherapyConnecticutCounselingDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFeasibility StudiesFemaleHeroin DependenceHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrimary Health CareSocial SupportTreatment OutcomeUrban PopulationConceptsUrine toxicologyHeroin dependencePrimary careBrief counselingUrine toxicology testsHeroin-dependent patientsPrimary care settingPrimary care centersUrban medical centerBuprenorphine maintenancePrimary outcomeDependent patientsCare centerClinical trialsCare settingsMedical CenterEffective treatmentTreatment retentionBuprenorphinePatientsPotential efficacyToxicology testsMaintenance phaseWeeksCare