The Prevalence of Co-Occurring Disorders Mental Health and Substance Use
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HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Analysis
HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Analysis
Cotia Wallace
PCN 529
Professor Bogash
July 19, 2023
HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Analysis
Introduction
AIDS, a clinical diagnosis that denotes an advanced stage of HIV, is a virus that assaults
the immune system and can cause HIV. HIV may not immediately manifest any symptoms. As
part of standard medical treatment, testing is advised. However, HIV/AIDS cannot be cured, but
antiretroviral (ARV) drugs on prescription allow persons with HIV to lead normal, healthy lives.
Consistent ARV use also stops the spread of the disease to others. HIV can cause mortality if it is
not treated. Nevertheless, the most prevalent way to contract HIV is through unprotected anal or
vaginal sex with someone who is HIV-positive but is not receiving antiretroviral (ARV)
medication. Sharing needles, syringes, or other injection-drug equipment with someone infected
with HIV might result in infection as well. As we move forward, we will consider individuals
with HIV/AIDS who are at risk of developing a substance use disorder, individuals with a
substance use disorder who are at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, harm reduction approaches, and
harm reduction approaches/services that aid in the prevention and treatment of individuals with
co-occurring disorders related to HIV/AIDS and substance use.
(183)
Individual With HIV/AIDS: Susceptible to Developing A Substance Use Disorder
Drug and alcohol abuse, as well as the misuse of over the counter and prescription
medications, are all considered forms of substance use. HIV and substance abuse are linked in
the following ways, alcohol and recreational drug use can result in risky behaviors that raise the
risk of contracting HIV or transmitting it to others. However, drugs used recreationally include
both injection- and non-injection-only substances such crack cocaine, opiates (including heroin),
methamphetamine (meth), and inhalants (poppers). Some over the counter and prescription
medications contain stimulants that, when misused, can encourage risky behavior. A person with
HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Analysis
HIV may suffer health consequences from substance use. In particular, abusing alcohol and drugs
can harm the liver and erode the immune system.
(118)
Individual With A Substance Use Disorder: Susceptible To Contracting HIV/AIDS
Harm Reduction Approaches
Harm Reduction Approaches/Services Aid In Prevention Treatment Of Individuals
With Co-Occurring Disorders
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