Naltrexone Implant Helps HIV Patients with Opioid Dependence Adhere to Medications, Prevent Relapse
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaA new study, published this month in Lancet HIV by Penn Medicine researchers, shows that a naltrexone implant placed under the skin was more effective at helping HIV-positive patients with an opioid addiction reduce relapse and have better HIV-related outcomes compared to the oral drug.