Tackling Stigma and Providing Quality Care around Substance Use among Older Adults with HIV
This webinar is part of NAHEWD's national series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series is highlighting various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder (SUD) in people at risk for and living with HIV. This presentation explores substance use among older adults living with HIV, emphasizing the unique risk factors they face and the impact of stigma on care. It introduces practical tools such as validated screeners, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies to foster compassionate, person-centered care. Through a case study and evidence-based approaches, participants learn how to build trust, reduce substance-related harms, and support long-term wellness in this vulnerable population.
Virtual
Opioid Response Network
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