HIV/AIDS & Substance Abuse

Today, an estimated 1 million people in the United States are living with HIV/AIDS, with the incidence of new cases increasing each year since 2001. Drug abuse continues to be a major factor in the spread of the disease through both injection and non-injection drug use. In a recent interview, Dr. Jacques Normand, Director of the AIDS Research Program at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), discussed the impact that drug abuse has on HIV/AIDS transmission, and what prevention strategies can be used to prevent the spread of the disease. The interview comes as NIDA prepares to host a conference entitled, "Drug Abuse and Risky Behaviors: The Evolving Dynamics of HIV/AIDS" on May 8-9.

CADCA, in collaboration with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has developed a new publication designed to help community leaders understand the impact of drug abuse on HIV/AIDS transmission. “Dangerous Consequences: Understanding the Link Between Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS” is the eighth addition to CADCA’s Practical Theorist publication series, which translates field research on key drug abuse issues into strategies that can be used to mobilize communities.

CADCA, in collaboration with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has developed a publication designed to help community leaders understand the impact of drug abuse on HIV/AIDS transmission. Dangerous Consequences: Understanding the Link Between Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS is the eighth addition to CADCA´s Practical Theorist publication series, which translates field research on key drug abuse issues into strategies that can be used to mobilize communities.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) marks World AIDS Day on December 1st with the launch of its new, national public service campaign to educate Hispanic teens on the link between non-injection drug use and HIV transmission. The campaign features an innovative television spot blending English and Spanish; a Webisode series that will launch soon on www.hiv.drugabuse.gov; outdoor, transit and print placements; community events and partnerships.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is accepting applications for the Minority Substance Abuse/HIV Prevention Initiative.