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Counseling Chemically Dependent People With HIV Illness: A Guide for Clinicians

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This comprehensive guide provides clinicians with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively counsel chemically dependent people with HIV illness. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the unique challenges faced by this population, the impact of HIV illness on substance use, and the development of effective treatment plans.

Counseling Chemically Dependent People with HIV Illness (Journal of Chemical Dependency Treatment)

by Michael Shernoff

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Language	:	English
File size	:	568 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	172 pages

The Unique Challenges Faced by Chemically Dependent People with HIV Illness

People who are chemically dependent and have HIV illness face a number of unique challenges. These challenges include:

The stigma associated with both chemical dependency and HIV illness
The physical and psychological effects of HIV illness
The need for complex medical treatment
The difficulty in maintaining abstinence from drugs and alcohol

The Impact of HIV Illness on Substance Use

HIV illness can have a significant impact on substance use. In some cases, people with HIV illness may use drugs and alcohol to cope with the symptoms of their illness. In other cases, people with HIV illness may use drugs and alcohol to escape from the reality of their illness.

Substance use can also interfere with HIV treatment. For example, people who use drugs and alcohol may not take their medications as prescribed, which can lead to serious health consequences.

The Development of Effective Treatment Plans

The development of effective treatment plans for chemically dependent people with HIV illness requires a team approach. The team should include the client, the client's family and friends, the client's medical providers, and the client's counselor.

The treatment plan should be tailored to the individual needs of the client. The plan should address the client's substance use, the client's HIV illness, and the client's other medical and psychosocial needs.

Counseling Chemically Dependent People with HIV Illness

Counseling chemically dependent people with HIV illness is a complex and challenging task. However, it is also a rewarding task. Counselors can help people with HIV illness to improve their quality of life, to maintain their abstinence from drugs and alcohol, and to live fulfilling lives.

This guide provides clinicians with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively counsel chemically dependent people with HIV illness. The book is a valuable resource for clinicians who work with this population.