Basic HIV Primary Care

Substance Use Disorders

Lesson 7. Substance Use Disorders

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

Discuss the resources available to screen for different substance use disorders
Explore the epidemiology of substance use disorders in the United States
Describe the unique impact that substance use disorders have on persons with HIV
Explain the rationale for employing behavioral, psychosocial, and pharmacotherapy interventions in treating common substance use disorders
Define the concept of harm reduction as related to treating substance use disorders

Activities in this Lesson

Quick ReferenceSubstance Use Disorders Core Concepts

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