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Virtual: HIV and Substance Use

Details

Starts at: June 17, 2021 1:00pm ET

Ends at: June 17, 2021 3:00pm ET

Free Admission

Description

Program objectives:

Illustrate SAMHSA definition of recovery
Identify spectrum of substance use
Examine principles of harm reduction
Describe PWUD exclusion from health care
Illustrate health concerns of PWUD, VA statistics
Describe harm reduction interventions and outcomes
Examine current VA law regarding harm reduction

This program will be offered using the Zoom platform. A link to the Zoom address will be provided after registration. For questions about this program, please email Misty Johnson at Misty.Johnson@vcuhealth.org

Targeted Populations

A variety of the listed populations will be discussed at this event.

Adolescents (ages 13 to 17)
Young Adults (ages 18 to 24)
Older Adults (ages 50 and over)

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

Behavioral Prevention
Substance use disorders
Opioid use disorder

MIDATLANTIC AIDS EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTER

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