June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. Have you been tested? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that of the estimated 1.1 million people in the United States who have the HIV … [Read more...] about Should You Be Tested for HIV? Why June 27 is a Good Day to Do It
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Discharged, Dismissed: ERs Often Miss Chance To Set Overdose Survivors On ‘Better Path’
The last time heroin landed Marissa Angerer in a Midland, Texas, emergency room — naked and unconscious — was May 2016. But that wasn’t her first drug-related interaction with the health system. … [Read more...] about Discharged, Dismissed: ERs Often Miss Chance To Set Overdose Survivors On ‘Better Path’
In The Midst Of The Opioid Crisis One Man Explains What It Means To Be ‘Dope Sick’
Detoxing off heroin or opioids without medication is sheer hell. I should know. For many users, full-blown withdrawal is often foreshadowed by a yawn, or perhaps a runny nose, a sore back, … [Read more...] about In The Midst Of The Opioid Crisis One Man Explains What It Means To Be ‘Dope Sick’
This Man Used His Passion and Talent To Fight HIV
The AIDS Memorial recognized Mario Cooper (February 8, 1954 - May 29, 2015) who had been HIV positive since the early 1990s, and died in hospice care after he had stopped eating because of … [Read more...] about This Man Used His Passion and Talent To Fight HIV
Medication That Boosts Weakened Immune Systems Is Tainted With HIV In China
Chinese authorities say they are investigating a batch of medication that is suspected to be compromised with the HIV virus. According to local media, the batch contains more than 12,000 doses of … [Read more...] about Medication That Boosts Weakened Immune Systems Is Tainted With HIV In China
Meth, GHB, and Sex Are At Heart Of Book Using a Harm Reduction Approach To Treating Addiction
The harm reduction book is meant to give plain advice for those that "party and play" to help prevent HIV. Chemsex — or the use of GHB, methamphetamine or mephedrone in sexual settings in the queer … [Read more...] about Meth, GHB, and Sex Are At Heart Of Book Using a Harm Reduction Approach To Treating Addiction
Locker Room 101: Soap Dropping For Dummies: WATCH
Not sure whether the friendly slap on your ass from the guy in the locker room at your local gym is just doing that weird straight guy thing or is he inviting you over? Well have no fear because … [Read more...] about Locker Room 101: Soap Dropping For Dummies: WATCH
Everything You Think You Know About Butts Is Wrong
Bryan Kutner is a serious scholar who's putting his reputation on the line for butts. From left to right: Dr. Kopano Mmalane, Dr. Bryan Kutner, nurse Nicola Keletso Sarameng, and Savas Abadsidis at … [Read more...] about Everything You Think You Know About Butts Is Wrong
Innovative Recovery High School Is Saving The Lives of Teen Age Drug Addicts
It’s the last class period of the day. The students lean back on couches and take turns describing the most important day of their lives: the day they became sober. For Marques Martinez, that date … [Read more...] about Innovative Recovery High School Is Saving The Lives of Teen Age Drug Addicts
Meth’s Resurgence Spotlights Lack Of Meds To Combat The Addiction
In 2016, news reports warned the public of an opioid epidemic gripping the nation. But Madeline Vaughn, then a lead clinical intake coordinator at the Houston-based addiction treatment organization … [Read more...] about Meth’s Resurgence Spotlights Lack Of Meds To Combat The Addiction
