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HIV
Studies have shown that for people with HIV, methadone is much better
than illicit opiate use. This is especially true for injectors because
injecting can accelerate the progression of HlV-related illness by affecting
general health and introducing bacteria directly into the bloodstream. If you are on methadone,
the doctors managing your HIV need to know because methadone interacts
with some anti-viral treatments.
If you are HIV positive,
you can discuss your treatment with your:
- GP and/or prescribing
doctor;
- drug worker;
- local HIV/AIDS
service; and
- pharmacist.
Or you can ring one
of the national helplines:
- The National AIDS
Helpline - 0800 567123 - A
24-hour freephone service;
- Body Positive -
0800 616212. - A
freephone service.
Lines open Sun-Fri 7pm-10pm, Sat 4pm-7pm; and
- Mainliners - 020
7582 5226 - Lines
open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm;
who should all have
access to the latest information and be able to put you in touch with
local services. TOP
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