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1-3-2018Cross-posted from NCHHSTP Newsroom Spike in new infections could have devastating long-term consequences New research from the Centers for Disease Control…

12-27-2017As the end of 2017 draws near, like many of you, we have been reflecting on the developments and opportunities of the past year. For us, that has included takin…

12-4-2017World AIDS Day is always a busy time for the HIV.gov blog—so busy that it can be easy to miss important posts you want to read! For your convenience, we have …

12-1-2017Cross-posted from SAMHSA Blog   As we observe World AIDS Day on December 1, we remember those we’ve lost to the disease, reflect on the progr…

10-26-2017Since the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, psychologists have been essential in the response to HIV:They continue to do all of these things, and they play a…

10-25-2017Cross-posted from SAMHSA Newsroom Thursday, October 5, 2017 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded grants tota…

5-20-2017An estimated 37,600 HIV infections are diagnosed each year, according to the most recent CDC data. The Federal approach to reducing new HIV infections is based …

5-20-2017HIV is a virus that can multiply quickly and damage the body’s immune system, making it hard to fight off infections and cancers. While no cure exists for HIV…

5-15-2017Alcohol and drug use can be harmful to the health of people living with HIV.

5-3-2017Last week, along with other federal leaders, I had the opportunity to address the 2017 Synchronicity Conference. It is a national conference organized by Health…