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Episode 13: Caring for People Who Have Been Incarcerated: Substance Use Care in the Transition from Jail or Prison

Building on last month’s episode about providing HIV and substance use care for people who are incarcerated, this month the Boston Medical Center Team talks with Dr.

Episode 12: HIV and Substance Use Care in the Jail or Prison System: Spotlight on Care Delivery

Navigating the HIV and substance use systems of care presents a number of unique challenges, many of which can become more complex depending on a person’s housing, employment, mental health, or economic situation.

Episode 11: The Case for Safe Consumption Spaces: Reducing Fatal Overdoses and Increasing Linkage to Care

In response to an increased risk of overdose, several communities in the U.S. are considering establishing spaces for people to use substances safely.

Episode 10: Disclosing a New HIV Diagnosis and Starting HIV Antiretroviral Therapy in People with Active Substance Use

The growing opioid crisis across the United States has resulted in an increase in new HIV diagnoses.

Episode 3: Reaching those who need it most: HIV prevention for people who inject drugs

There are so many factors that impact adherence and health outcomes. During this Connecting Care podcast, Drs. Alex Walley, Jessica Taylor, and Sim Kimmel discuss HIV prevention and treatment among people who inject drugs.

Episode 2: HIV Services for People Who Inject Drugs
When people learn there's a pill that's been available for many years, that will keep them safe from HIV. They are surprised and may want to know more. And when people are surprised and even upset, we know we need to do more.