#Naltrexone

A systematic review of hep C treatment outcomes in this population shows they have high cure rates and relatively low reinfection rates.

Researchers found critical gaps in the scientific knowledge about the opioid epidemic.

A literature review shows promising signs that teenagers, like adults, can benefit from methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.

Researchers followed people with a drug-injection history who had been cured of hepatitis C and were receiving addiction treatment.

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

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

A group of experts has issued a call to arms, spotlighting missed opportunities for addiction treatment in hospital settings.

A recent study provided extended-release naltrexone along with counseling to HIV-positive individuals.

This long-acting drug is linked to undetectable viral loads in former prisoners with substance use disorders.

Highlights from HIV and hepatitis C research presented at the 2018 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in Boston

Monthly injections of extended-release naltrexone is linked to viral suppression among this population.