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Test Positive Aware Network Receives $331K Grant (July 2, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Helping Doctors Ask About Drug, Alcohol Problems (May 15, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Illegal Drugs Must Be Decriminalized to Stop HIV Spread, Says Global Fund Chief (April 19, 2009)
"A repressive way of dealing with drug users is a way of facilitating the spread of the [HIV/AIDS] epidemic," Michele Kazatchkine said. "If you know you will be arrested, you will not go for treatment. ... I'm talking about criminalizing trafficking, but not users."
In The Guardian
California: Party Drugs, AIDS Discussed at Expo During White Party (April 14, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV-Associated Behaviors Among Injecting-Drug Users -- 23 Cities, United States, May 2005-February 2006 (April 10, 2009)
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In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Reducing the Risk of Getting HIV From Injection Drug Use (August 29, 2008)
In AIDS 101, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Drug Use During Sex May Make Infection With Drug-Resistant HIV More Likely (May 20, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
San Francisco May Consider Supervised Injection Centers to Decrease HIV and Hep C (October 16, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HCV Treatment and People Who Use Drugs (August 2007)
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In Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV, from Treatment Action Group
Hepatitis C Transmission (August 2007)
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In Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV, from Treatment Action Group
About 13 Million Injection Drug Users Worldwide Need Access to HIV Prevention, Treatment Services, UNAIDS Says (May 16, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Syringe Disinfection for Injection Drug Users (November 20, 2006)
A question-and-answer-style fact sheet aimed at education and outreach workers, but of use to drug users as well.
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV/AIDS (November 2005)
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From U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse
Chicago Department of Public Health Finds Meth Users Engage in Riskier Behavior (August 30, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Success of Antiretroviral Drugs Creates Need for Increased Education Among High-Risk Groups, Editorial Says (September 15, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV Risk Higher for Young Female IDUs Who Have Sex With Women (July 15, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Australian Study Finds Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Could Stop Spread of HIV in Jail (June 3, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Washington: Ferries Install Bins for Used Needles (April 18, 2003)
Effort launched to protect ferry workers from accidental needlesticks.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Arizona: Class Teaches Abstinence to Men in Recovery (March 25, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Arizona: Researchers Get Grant for Substance Abuse, HIV Project (October 23, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Nothing Illegal at Vancouver AIDS Clinic; Police: Having Nurses Teach Drug Users Safe Injection Breaks No Law (April 19, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Land of Oz: Sex, Drugs and HIV (March/April 2002)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Principles of HIV Prevention in Drug-Using Populations (March 2002)
A research-based guide to helping drug users reduce their risk of contracting HIV.
From National Institute on Drug Abuse
Linking HIV Prevention Services and Substance Abuse Treatment Programs (February 2002)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Injecting Drug Users and HIV/AIDS (December 2001)
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In World AIDS Campaign 2001, from UNAIDS
SFAF Leads Efforts to Reduce HIV Infections Among Injection Drug Users (November 2001)
In OUTReach, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Reducing New HIV Infections by Half -- What Will It Take: Injection Drug Users (August 2001)
From amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
Faith Community Working to Prevent HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse (PDF) (June/July 2001)
From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Risky Sexual Behavior and Substance Use Among Teens (April 20, 2001)
In SHOP Talk: School Health Opportunities and Progress Bulletin, from Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
A Comprehensive Approach: Preventing Blood-Borne Infections Among Injection Drug Users (December 2000)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Global Network Will Promote Information Exchange on HIV Prevention in Drug-Using Populations (February 1999)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
Dangerous Intersection of Drug Use and Sexual HIV Transmission Points to Critical Need for Comprehensive HIV Prevention Among Drug Users (June 1998)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Prevention Among Drug Users: A Resource Book for Community Planners and Program Managers (November 1997)
CDC announces availability of new resource book.
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Prevention Among Drug Users: A Resource Book for Community Planners & Program Managers (June 1997)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Some Changes May Be in Order (April 1997)
The relationship of drugs, alcohol and tobacco to HIV.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Interventions to Prevent HIV Risk Behaviors (February 11-13, 1997)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
Frequently Asked Questions About Substance Abuse and Treatment for Women
From U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health

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