Did you know that behaviors associated with drug abuse are among the main factors in the spread of HIV infection in the United States? 
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Mental Health
Alcohol and HIV/AIDS (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, NIH)
This Alcohol Alert briefly examines the changing patterns of HIV transmission in the United States; the role of alcohol in the transmission of HIV within, and potentially beyond, high-risk populations; the potential influence of alcohol abuse on the progression and treatment of HIV-related illness; and the benefits of making alcoholism treatment an integral part of HIV prevention programs.
Depression and HIV/AIDS (PDF - 442 KB) (National Institute of Mental Health, NIH)
Fact sheet provides information on the symptoms and treatments for depression in individuals with HIV/AIDS.
Drugs and Alcohol (Department of Veterans Affairs)
This resource provides information about the special issues that exist from individuals living with HIV/AIDS and who use drugs and alcohol, how to avoid dangerous interaction of drugs and alcohol with antiretroviral medications, and how to prevent spreading HIV to other individuals.
Mental Health AIDS (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Newsletter for clinicians on the relationships between HIV infection and mental health. The publication is produced quarterly, and an archive of issues from 2001 forward is available.
Mental Illness & Health (AIDS Education Training Center, HRSA)
A comprehensive listing of resources compiled by AETC’s National Resource Center regarding HIV/AIDS and mental illness and health. Resources include best practices, clinical manuals, and articles.
Providing Emotional Support (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
This resource provides information for caregivers, family members, and friends about how to emotionally support those they care for with AIDS. Helping those with AIDS maintain a healthy mental state is important in helping them maintain their physical health.
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
This resource provides a list of resources compiled by the National Library of Medicine’s Specialized Information Services. It covers both the abuse of specific substances as well as alcohol and how substance abuse relates to HIV/AIDS.
Substance Use/Abuse (AIDS Education Training Center, HRSA)
A comprehensive listing of resources compiled by AETC’s National Resource Center regarding HIV/AIDS and substance use and abuse. Resources include best practices, clinical manuals, and articles.
Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
This InfoFacts publication provides basic treatment information for individuals with drug addiction. Drug addiction is documented as a risk-associated behavior and can lead to HIV transmission and antiretroviral drug regimen failure.