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Research Article

Rationale, evidence, and steps for implementation of medication for opioid use disorder treatment programs in HIV primary care settings

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Pages 1760-1767 | Received 07 Nov 2021, Accepted 13 Jan 2023, Published online: 11 Apr 2023

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