SUBSTANCE ABUSE and addiction is known as a gateway to HIV, STDs and other infectious diseases. This webinar will address issues such as drug and alcohol use, the influence of substance abuse on poor judgment, and the impact of addiction on disease prevention and treatment, particularly in the Southeast region. Drug-to-drug interaction and demographic trends within substance abuse will be discussed.
BY THE END OF THIS WEBINAR, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
· Identify and describe the demographic trends of substance use and abuse as the relate to HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB co-morbidity in the Southeast region
· Access a practical screening tool to be used in a DEBI or clinical setting
· Understand the impact and interaction of recreational street and prescription drug and alcohol use on HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB medication (drug-to-drug interaction)
WEBINAR FORMAT:
· Participants will call a toll-free number and listen to the presentation while following along online at GoToWebinar (link provided upon registration) OR with printed materials. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions following the presentation.
DATE: Thursday, May 13, 2010
TIME: 11:00 AM—12:30 PM (EDT)
LOCATION: Your computer
AUDIENCE:
Title X providers only!
FACULTY:
· Randall Tackett, PhD Professor and Graduate Coordinator, UGA College of Pharmacy, Athens, GA
· Ronald Wilcox, MD Director/Principal Investigator, Delta Region AIDS Education & Training Center, New Orleans, LA
REGISTRATION:
· There is no fee to register.
· To reduce costs, Cicatelli Associates, Inc, is requesting that callers from the same location share one telephone line by using a speaker phone whenever possible.
· On the registration form please designate a “webinar coordinator.” The complete information for each additional listener should be included on the form. Please use additional forms as needed.
· Fax the registration form to 404-506-9479
· For additional information email pbunya@cicatelli.org
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