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Substance Abuse and HIV
- Drug Use During Sex May Make Infection With Drug-Resistant HIV More Likely (May 20, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Reducing the Risk of Getting HIV From Injection Drug Use (September 14, 2007)
In AIDS 101: Guide to HIV Basics, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- HCV Treatment and People Who Use Drugs (August 2007)
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In Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV, from Treatment Action Group
- Hepatitis C Transmission (August 2007)
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In Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV, from Treatment Action Group
- About 13 Million Injection Drug Users Worldwide Need Access to HIV Prevention, Treatment Services, UNAIDS Says (May 16, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Syringe Disinfection for Injection Drug Users (November 20, 2006)
A question-and-answer-style fact sheet aimed at education and outreach workers, but of use to drug users as well.
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV/AIDS (November 2005)
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From U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Chicago Department of Public Health Finds Meth Users Engage in Riskier Behavior (August 30, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New Drug-Addiction Treatment Could Revolutionize HIV Primary Care for Drug Users (July 2004)
Buprenorphine has the potential to revolutionize prevention and treatment for HIV-positive drug users by allowing HIV clinicians to simultaneously treat drug abuse and HIV.
In Hopkins HIV Report
- Success of Antiretroviral Drugs Creates Need for Increased Education Among High-Risk Groups, Editorial Says (September 15, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- HIV Risk Higher for Young Female IDUs Who Have Sex With Women (July 15, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Australian Study Finds Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Could Stop Spread of HIV in Jail (June 3, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Washington: Ferries Install Bins for Used Needles (April 18, 2003)
Effort launched to protect ferry workers from accidental needlesticks.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Arizona: Class Teaches Abstinence to Men in Recovery (March 25, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Drug Treatment Best Hope for Meth-Using Men Who Have Sex With Men (November 1, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Arizona: Researchers Get Grant for Substance Abuse, HIV Project (October 23, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New Attitudes & Strategies: A Comprehensive Approach to Preventing Blood-Borne Infections Among IDUs (October 3, 2002)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Nothing Illegal at Vancouver AIDS Clinic; Police: Having Nurses Teach Drug Users Safe Injection Breaks No Law (April 19, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Land of Oz: Sex, Drugs and HIV (March/April 2002)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Principles of HIV Prevention in Drug-Using Populations (March 2002)
A research-based guide to helping drug users reduce their risk of contracting HIV.
From National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Linking HIV Prevention Services and Substance Abuse Treatment Programs (February 2002)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Injecting Drug Users and HIV/AIDS (December 2001)
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In World AIDS Campaign 2001, from UNAIDS
- SFAF Leads Efforts to Reduce HIV Infections Among Injection Drug Users (November 2001)
In OUTReach, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- Reducing New HIV Infections by Half -- What Will It Take: Injection Drug Users (August 2001)
From American Foundation for AIDS Research
- Faith Community Working to Prevent HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse (PDF) (June/July 2001)
From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Risky Sexual Behavior and Substance Use Among Teens (April 20, 2001)
In SHOP Talk: School Health Opportunities and Progress Bulletin, from Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
- One in 62: Young Injectors (March/April 2001)
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- A Comprehensive Approach: Preventing Blood-Borne Infections Among Injection Drug Users (December 2000)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Seroprevalence Correlates of HIV and HCV Infection Among Injection Drug Users (IDUs) Attending an Outreach Syringe Exchange Program (SEPs) in Five Brazilian Cities (July 12, 2000)
In The XIII International AIDS Conference, from The Body PRO
- Multdrug-Resistant HIV and Primary Infection: A New Threat to At-Risk Individuals, and a New Challenge for Care Providers (October 1999)
In HIV Newsline, from San Francisco General Hospital
- Global Network Will Promote Information Exchange on HIV Prevention in Drug-Using Populations (February 1999)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
- Dangerous Intersection of Drug Use and Sexual HIV Transmission Points to Critical Need for Comprehensive HIV Prevention Among Drug Users (June 1998)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV Prevention Among Drug Users: A Resource Book for Community Planners and Program Managers (November 1997)
CDC announces availability of new resource book.
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV Prevention Among Drug Users: A Resource Book for Community Planners & Program Managers (June 1997)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Some Changes May Be in Order (April 1997)
The relationship of drugs, alcohol and tobacco to HIV.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Interventions to Prevent HIV Risk Behaviors (February 11-13, 1997)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
- Frequently Asked Questions About Substance Abuse and Treatment for Women
From U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health
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