Hiv arts program

As soon as they feel healthy, the temptation to stop is great. The chance that they might become resistant to the medication affects their taking it. The visit to the clinic is luckily also a sign of good news. It was good to see that these clinics actually exist and are accessible to everyone. And not least important: HIV medication is free and there is enough of it. Even though HIV and AIDS care is almost entirely supported by foreign funds, it remains striking how this care in Cambodia is reasonably well ordered, even compared to many richer countries.

There are several appointment and conference rooms. Through an open door I see a nicely furnished office. No more than seven or eight addicts are hanging around or pacing. Men as well as women. The two counselors today, Vuthy Tik and Yundina are friendly guys who gladly make an hour free to talk with us about HIV among heroin users.

Vuthy, who lived in America for years, speaks fluent English. Vuthy Tik. Our main task is Harm Reduction. We try to help people inject less often. Instead of five times per day, only three. And we do our best to get them to switch from heroin to methadone. Methadone they get from us. We work in this place with about clients. Also view lists of FDA-approved drugs. HIV damages the immune system. Without treatment, AIDS can develop.

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Read on to learn more about the life-changing treatment called ART. Combination antiretroviral therapy drug regimen classes. Everyone who is creative has made time to play. It loosens up the brain and enables you to be open to new ideas. This includes playing around with paint or words or wood. Be open to what happens, and let what happens tell you what to do next.

In my art therapy classes, I'll put on some serene music while everyone paints. A favorite is "Serenity Suite" by Steven Halpern.