Expanding Substance Use Treatment Options for HIV Prevention With Buprenorphine–Naloxone: HIV Prevention Trials Network 058

Conclusions: Participants receiving BUP/NX 3 times weekly were more likely to reduce opioid injection while on active treatment. Both treatment strategies were considered safe and associated with reductions in injection-related risk behavior. These data support the use of thrice-weekly BUP/NX as a way to reduce exposure to HIV risk. Continued access to BUP/NX may be required to sustain reductions in opioid use. (Source: JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes)