NAPWA

In partnership with NAPWA, the National Centre in HIV Social Research (NCHSRNational Centre in HIV Social Research. Located at the University of NSW in Sydney, NCHSR conducts research which describes and analyses the social understandings, meanings and practices of peoples, institutions and communities in relation to HIV, Hepatitis C and other communicable diseases.) recently completed a three-year study into HIV and depression. read more »

We’ve all heard about it.Some of us have tried it. A few of us use it regularly. Dr Fiona Bisshop reminds us of the dangers. read more »

The National Centre in HIV Social Research at The University of New South Wales recently completed a three‐year study called the Primary Health Care Project on HIV and Depression. read more »

This Treataware fact sheet explains the issues for people with HIV/AIDS around coinfection with hepatitis A, B & C, including ways to minimise risk and treatment options. read more »

There’s not a lot known about how HIV treatments interact with illicit or recreational drugs, though this is changing. Although it is not recommended or advised that recreational drugs be consumed, if you do take recreational drugs, there are some common cautions you could follow: read more »

A report on research into the use of crystal methamphetamine (ice) by positive men. read more »

Using recreational drugs is likely to further suppress your immune system. The effects can be harmful for both the short and longer term. read more »

Associate Professor Jeffrey Klausner, Director of Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention and Control Services in San Francisco gave some disturbing news of the effects of regular use of methamphetamine (ice) by men who have sex with men. read more »

For most people with HIV, moderate consumption of alcohol is probably harmless, but if you’re drinking more than 1-2 drinks a day or if you also have hepatitis B or C, it makes sense to consider reducing your alcohol intake. read more »

Over the last eighteen months Scott has stopped smoking and cut his drug use. He’s had to find different ways to fill the weekends. Doing that without getting bored was a struggle at first, but Scott has now managed to get into a groove. read more »