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A study in Russia found the implant was associated with a higher rate of viral suppression compared with oral naltrexone.

The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Seattle saw many important studies that are advancing the fight against HIV.

This finding follows a recent study indicating that syphilis is on the rise among heterosexual people who inject drugs.

“I feel guilty for outliving all of you.”

I made it through Black Party weekend sober, but a bigger temptation awaited.

March 10 marks National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. These reads offer related insights.

After a reformulated version of the opioid painkiller hit the market in 2010, some with opioid use disorder migrated from pills to heroin.

The opioid epidemic is likely fueling increased rates of deceased organ donors categorized as posing a high risk of passing on such viruses.

Addiction specialist Dr. David Fawcett and recovering addict Mark S. King explain meth addiction and HIV in this HIV Endgame video.

But it is less supportive of safer consumption spaces.

Researchers say given the many associated downsides and risks, opioids should not be a first choice for chronic noncancer pain.

A column in The New York Times Book Review offers a mini syllabus for America’s ongoing addiction crisis.

In some non–U.S. nations, health care providers can prescribe medical-grade heroin and supervise patients as they take it.

Monthly injections of extended-release naltrexone helps heavy drinkers with HIV cut back.

These two factors may exacerbate brain declines in people with HIV.

People living below a highway overpass might be forced into treatment.