Module

Managing Methamphetamine Abuse in the Setting of HIV Infection

Source: HIV/AIDS Annual Update 2006

Managing Methamphetamine Abuse in the Setting of HIV Infection

CME Program Director: John P. Phair, MD

Faculty:
Steven Shoptaw, PhD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 06/30/06

Expiration Date: 06/29/07

Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Registered Nurses: 0.7 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe the converging epidemics of methamphetamine use and HIV infection and their interrelationship
Discuss the role of methamphetamine use in transmission of HIV
Identify interventions that may be effective for treatment of methamphetamine addiction

Topics covered include:

Introduction
Epidemiology of Methamphetamine Use in the United States
Effects of Methamphetamine Use
Methamphetamine Dependence
Interactions Between HIV Medications and Methamphetamine
Effective Interventions for Methamphetamine Use
Conclusions
Summary—Implications for Clinical Practice

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