Methamphetamine is a key driver of the HIV epidemic in jurisdictions nationwide. HIV prevention and treatment, both key efforts in the EHE strategy are negatively affected by the meth crisis.
Presenters reviewed the epidemiology of the Methamphetamine epidemic as it relates to HIV, including biological changes that affect brain function, the psychodynamics of meth use and the implications for EHE efforts.
The webinar seeks to dispel the myth that very little can be done to engage and treat meth users to achieve positive outcomes. The presenters will share examples of evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions that can assist users to achieve better HIV and health outcomes, with a focus on contingency management (CM)
Webinar Sections
- Overview (3:56)
- About Meth and the Brain (15:04)
- Contingency Management in HIV Clinic to Address Meth Use (38:06)
- Hookup Apps for Sex and Meth (44:30)
- The Regional TAP-in Structure (58:09)
View TAP-in’s previous webinar, Addressing Substance Use Disorders as a Strategy to End the HIV Epidemic.
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