Course Description: 

HIV and Substance Use (SU) training – including how to work with individuals actively using substances and recovery strategies. Assessing when harm reduction and Syringe Service Programs (SSP) are an option. Opioid overdose and Naloxone.  Examine how SU may affect HIV management.  

This session will provide an overview of the intersectionality of Substance Use and HIV.  

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Define substance use 
• Discuss the correlation between HIV & substance use
• Discuss the stigma behind both substance use & HIV
• Define harm reduction & identify techniques
• Discuss treatment options for substance use disorder
• Discuss obstacles that occur when treating persons living with HIV & use substances

Certificate of Completion:  Certificates of Completion will be provided reflecting 2 hours of attendance.

Program Contact:  For questions about this program, please email robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org

Intended Audience

Any provider working with people living with or at-risk for acquiring HIV including, but not limited to: Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Substance Use Professionals, Case Managers, Community Health Workers. 

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