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HIV and Substance Use (PM Option)

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Starts at: November 18, 2026 2:00pm ET
Ends at: November 18, 2026 4:00pm ET
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Description

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
  • Discuss treatment options for substance use disorder
  • Discuss obstacles that occur when treating persons with HIV & using substances

Speakers
Rob Rodney, MSW | Virginia Commonwealth University

Intended Audience

Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Case Managers, Community Health Workers, Substance Use Professionals

Contact

Person: Rob Rodney
Email: robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org

Topics

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

  • Medication-assisted therapy for substance use conditions (e.g., buprenorphine, methadone, and/or naltrexone in combination with behavioral therapies)
  • Substance use disorders, not including opioid use