Transcript Substance abuse and Gay men - Los Angeles County HIV Drug

Darrin Aiken – Program Coordinator
Christopher Jackson – Prevention Training Specialist
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Brief overview of AIDS Project Los Angeles
Health &Wellness Center
Many Men Many Voices Intervention
Substance abuse and Gay men
Stigma
Disclosure
What can we do better
Epidemiology about substance abuse and HIV
trends
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Alcohol
Chrystal Meth
Crack
Heroin
Ecstasy
Marijuana
Pills
Things on the Inside
 Values & Self
Standards/Identity
 Attitudes and beliefs
 Emotions
 Intentions
 Perception of Risk
Things on the Outside
 Social norms:
Family/Culture/
Religious/Peer
 Social Influence:
Racism &
Homophobia
 Social Support
 Sexual Relationship
Dynamics
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Shame
Guilt
Rejection
Family
 Community
 Peers
 Sexual Relationships
 Institutions
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Issues
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Fear of not being accepted
Continuing using
Health
Barriers
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Treatment Center /Workplace /Family /
Community
Legal
Disclosing sexuality
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In Treatment
Practice Self Honesty
 Build Trust
 Support from Peers
 Support Groups
 Treatment
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 Medical
 Mental Health
 Social
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In Recovery
Opening up to new
way living
 Support from the
fellowship
 Support from family
friends
 Acceptance or not
from a sex partner
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Discussion
Offer HIV/STD Education and Testing
 Accompany Positive Residents to Healthcare
 Have Specific Counselors are aware and connect to
HIV Resources
 Support and Encourage Clients to Stay in Treatment
 All Staff Members Receive Updated HIV
Information and Training
 Cultural /Sensitivity Information for Residents
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Drug Use
Alcohol
 Methamphetamines
 Crack
 Heroin
 Weed
 Pills
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HIV
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Black and Latin Men
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Undiagnosed HIV
infections
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Higher Infection
Rates
Testing
Not In Care
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Health & Wellness Center
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Open two years
Provide rapid HIV Testing and Counseling
Prevention Programs
 Mpowerment
 DICE LIVES TND
 Crystal Meth Harm Reduction
 LINKS Mental Health Program
 Positive Connections and Positive Changes
 Unique Bruthas United
Darrin Aiken – 323.329.9903 – [email protected]