Substance use and HIV are important public health issues on their own and in conjunction with each other. Substance use is a major risk factor for contracting HIV and substance use disorders are prevalent among people living with HIV. In addition, substance use can significantly worsen the progression of HIV. HIV has a disproportionate impact on populations already facing unequal health outcomes and improving the public health response to HIV can help address health disparities. Part one of this webinar series will review data on the scope and connections between substance use and HIV and discuss key considerations and strategies for serving people living with HIV. While part two of the series will be a collaborative learning lab session on developing and expanding programs that serve people living with HIV.
This webinar will review the connections between substance use and HIV. It will summarize the research on how substance use can increase the risk of contracting HIV and present the most recent data on co-occurring prevalence rates. The webinar will examine the disproportionate impact of HIV among LGBTQ, BIPOC, Hispanic, and other populations nationwide and in the Central East region. It will discuss the importance of expanding services and key considerations for serving people living with HIV. The webinar will also review examples of evidence-based strategies.
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: