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Episode 28: The Intersection of Methamphetamine Use and HIV - Dr. Timothy Hall, UCLA
Episode 28: The Intersection of Methamphetamine Use and HIV - Dr. Timothy Hall, UCLA
Episode 28: The Intersection of Methamphetamine Use and HIV - Dr. Timothy Hall, UCLA
Sunday 16th April 2023
Dr. Timothy Hall from UCLA explores methamphetamine use and HIV in the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting challenges and potential solutions.
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Episode Overview
- Accurate incidence rates of methamphetamine use and HIV seroconversion in sexual and gender minority populations are challenging to determine due to various factors.
- Methamphetamine use poses multiple risk factors that contribute to an increased risk of HIV transmission and other sexually transmitted infections.
- The disruptive nature of methamphetamine use impacts medication adherence and healthcare access for individuals living with HIV.
- Long-acting injectable HIV medications and treatment for methamphetamine use disorder offer potential strategies for preventing and treating HIV in this population.
- Methamphetamine use in LGBTQ+ communities reflects complex social and historical factors, and the evolving landscape may have implications for substance use and support systems.
Methamphetamine is more commonly used in some LGBT populations, particularly in cisgender males who have male partners and trans males and trans women who have male partners. This is partly because it is used by some to self-medicate a lot of negative experiences that they may have. There are several different mechanisms that seem to be going on. And there is some active research now to try to tease out which of those might be most important. But there are lots of ways that methamphetamine seems to increase HIV risk.
Ever wondered how methamphetamine use intersects with HIV in the LGBTQ+ community? In this episode, Ahana Wokhlu sits down with Dr. Timothy Hall, a psychiatrist and anthropologist from UCLA, to unravel this complex relationship. Dr. Hall dives into the unique challenges faced by men who have sex with men, explaining how methamphetamine use can influence HIV transmission and health outcomes for those living with HIV.
He also touches on the potential benefits of new HIV medications that require less frequent dosing, which could improve adherence for those struggling with addiction. This conversation goes beyond statistics, shedding light on the lived experiences of individuals and the evolving landscape of the LGBTQ+ community. If you're curious about the intersection of substance use and HIV, or if you want to understand the broader social implications, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and empathy.