The Twin Pandemics: The Globalization of Addiction, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood-Borne Pathogens
We call Addiction and Sexually Transmitted Infections epidemics, but they are really pandemics. In this training, you will explore the historical roots of these world wide crises and the implications they have for our practice today. You will learn about how social determinants of health have encouraged the growth of these twin pandemics and the impact on the communities in which our clients live. You will be able to examine how these happened, how they fuel each other, and what it means for future practice. You will also receive a review of the basics of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Bloodborne Pathogens and learn about cutting edge prevention efforts that are leading to the possibility of ending HIV in the US.
Classes are held in person from 1-5:00 pm at the Alumni Outpatient Center in the SECU Lecture Hall on the Fellowship Hall campus.