This glossary includes terms describing key concepts and components of the HIV and opioid use disorder (OUD) care and treatment systems. It is designed to support cross-sector communication and collaboration among providers, administrators, agency staff, and consumers as they strengthen these systems to offer integrated, high-quality care for people with HIV and OUD. Use this glossary to increase understanding among staff in each sector of clinical, service delivery, and service setting terms and acronyms used by staff in the other sector.
Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. 1H79TI083022 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
