HIV Care and Substance Use Disorder
Persisting in HIV Care: Considerations for People With Substance Use Disorders

Released: September 13, 2024

Expiration: September 12, 2025

Alexander Wong
Alexander Wong, MD, FRCPC

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In this episode, Alexander Wong, MD, FRCPC, discusses how to optimize treatment and engagement in care for individuals with HIV and substance use disorder, including:

  • Barriers to care for persons with substance use disorder
  • Colocating HIV and other services (eg, addiction care medicine, social services)  
  • Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach to care
  • Integrating a low-barrier model to foster an environment of open discussion
  • Best practices for opioid agonist therapy implementation
  • Considerations for cultural dynamics to provide personalized treatment plans
  • Importance of supporting his team members