ACTS Consulting Online School

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that between 650,000 and 900,000 people in the U.S. are living with HIV. Many people who are infected don’t know it.

HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse

HIV is most easily transmitted by exposure to con­taminated blood. As a result, injection drug users make up the largest HIV-infected group of sub­ stance users in the U.S. However, all drug users are at high risk for HIV. Drug use can result in poor judgment, leading to unprotected sexual con­ tact with infected partners and to sharing of infected injection equipment.

The Role of Substance Abuse Treatment

Substance abuse treatment can be critical in help­ing to reduce the number of new HIV infections. Counseling substance-abusing, HIV-infected clients is a challenge for every clinician. 

Objectives. Participants will

• Learn about the impact of AOD use on individuals who are HIV positive or have AIDS 
• List 2 treatment concerns for the person with HIV/AIDS or at high risk for the disease

Course Modality: This is an independent home-study course. Students will take the course according to their own timeline. 

Course Completion: To receive the course certificate, each student is required to agree to Student Learning Contract, read all text-based materials, view any media posted, complete and pass course examination, and complete and submit course evaluation.