HIV/AIDSIs your adult client at risk?

Because substance abuse is associated with the risk of HIV infection, it is recommended that clients receiving substance abuse treatment be screened for HIV/AIDS.The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has published this pocket tool to assist substance abuse treatment providers in this process. The enclosed card contains two sets of questions that can be used with your clients.Part One,“Identifying Risky Behavior,” is used to identify what types of risky behavior, if any, a client may be engaging in.Part Two,“Talking Points for Reducing Risk,” contains questions to engage the client in a discussion about changing or avoiding such behaviors.