Substance Use and Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Program (EMPWR)
Individuals who struggle with alcohol or drug abuse problems are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Often they don’t have skills to avoid risky sexual situations, especially when using alcohol and drugs. Furthermore, confidentiality concerns act as a barrier to help seeking and care. Brief interventions are shown to help people create personalized
Focus Area: Infectious Disease ControlSexual & Reproductive HealthSubstance Use & Prevention