Reducing HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse Among Heroin Addicts Released From Compulsory Rehabilitation in China
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Methadone
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Locations
- 1
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 15 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to develop and pilot-test a Recovery Management Intervention (RMI) program for heroin addicts released from compulsory rehabilitation in China.
The project has the following specific aims:
Primary aims:
Aim 1. To engage key stakeholders in the local communities involved in supporting the transition of heroin addicts released from compulsory rehabilitation to the community; Aim 2. To identify potential barriers for participating in MMT in China; Aim 3. To develop and deliver educational/training materials on HIV risks, relapse prevention, and MMT; Aim 4. To adapt and develop the Recovery Management Intervention (RMI) program for heroin addicts released from compulsory rehabilitation in China; Aim 5. To conduct a pilot trial and obtain preliminary outcome data associated with RMI, relative to enhanced standard care.
Secondary aim:
Aim 6. To explore predictors of relapse and HIV/AIDS risk behaviors.
It is hypothesized that the intervention will reduce drug use relapse and the negative consequences associated with relapse, including HIV risk behaviors
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •The study population will be drawn from all adult patients at participating compulsory rehabilitation facilities who:
- •have been incarcerated for at least one year and would have been eligible for MMT at the time of incarceration,
- •have at least 1 month remaining before release,
- •met the DSM-IV criteria for heroin dependence at the time of incarceration,
- •are willing to enroll in methadone maintenance treatment, and
- •are Shanghai residents who reside in the areas of Shanghai targeted by the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness will not be eligible to participate.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Not specified