recreational drugs

Alcohol, other drugs and depression

Graham Stocks — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:10:09 -0700

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.

Crystal meth and HIV

Graham Stocks — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:39:42 -0700

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.

'beyondblue' study at NCHSR

Graham Stocks — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:23:03 -0700

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.

HIV & hepatitis A, B & C

Graham Stocks — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:22:20 -0800

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.

Illicit and recreational drugs

Graham Stocks — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:30:07 -0700

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:

Breaking the ice

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:39:03 -0700

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

Looking after your health: HIV and Recreational drugs

Paul Kidd — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0800

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

ASHM 2008: Antiretrovirals and crystal meth

David Menadue — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:53:26 -0800

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.

The bottom line: Alcohol

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:09:10 -0700

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.

Scott: Living within boundaries

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:05:19 -0700

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.