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
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
