Community Actions Programs

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This paper examines community action programs (CAP's) and how they relate to substance abuse or dependence and HIV/AIDS prevention. The paper highlights which community programs promote initiatives to combat substance use and how it affects HIV/AIDS.

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Community Actions Programs

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"With this being understood Community Action Programs that address both issues are needed and necessary. The article explains that one such program called the Circle of Care which operates in Detroit, Michigan. This program offers ongoing assistance to those suffering form HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. The program uses assessment planning, intervention and evaluation to assist those with these problems. The program provides accompaniment to healthcare appointments, has an integrative treatment program, and the program also makes sure that participants are adhering to the plan (Anderson et al). According to the author the treatments from this program resulted in improved health and functioning and decreased drug use. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Andersen, M., Paliwoda, J., Kaczynski, R., Schoener, E., Harris, C., Madeja, C., et al. (2003). Integrating Medical and Substance Abuse Treatment for Addicts Living with HIV/AIDS: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Model. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 29(4), 847+.
• Easton, C., Sinha, R., & Kemp, K. (2003). Substance Abuse Treatment Characteristics of Probation-Referred Young Adults in a Community-Based Outpatient Program. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 29(3), 585+.
• Freeman, E. M. (2001). Substance Abuse Intervention, Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Systems Change Strategies: Helping Individuals, Families, and Groups to Empower Themselves. New York: Columbia University Press.
• Michigan Department of Community Health HIV/AIDS Surveillance Section (MDCH) Quarterly HIV/AIDS Analysis, January 1, 2003. State of Michigan Department of Health: Lansing, MI, 2003.
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