First-Person Stories From HIV-Positive People: January 2012

Felipe: Overcoming Addiction to Get Healthy

Former drug user Felipe was homeless when he got his HIV diagnosis. Since then, he's taken charge of his health, and now has advice for other addicts.

Since its founding in 2000, The Positive Project has collected more than 100 first-person stories told by people infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. These stories are used to reduce stigma, raise awareness, promote prevention, encourage testing and enhance care.

To learn more about The Positive Project, click here or visit the official Web site to watch more videos. You can also listen to or read our interview with Dr. Tony Miles, co-founder of The Positive Project.

Overcoming Addiction to Get Healthy Felipe, 37, HIV positive for more than four years.	Balancing Health and Family Niamah, 44, HIV positive since 1992.	Finding Passion in HIV Work Jon, 34, HIV positive for six years.
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