Knowledge is power, and never has that been more true than when dealing with HIV and the AIDS virus. HIV 101, the biology of HIV and the facts about the AIDS virus is contained in this feature. Read and understand the the basics of HIV and the AIDS virus.

I often hear people ask when they should be HIV tested. They realize that an exposure to HIV requires an HIV test, but how long after the exposure should HIV testing occur?

This is an idex of HIV/AIDS frequently asked questions

Returning to work after an HIV diagnosis can be a very stressful event. But not so long ago, working with HIV was not possible given that fact that most people were diagnosed very late. Here's some information about HIV in the workplace.

HIV reinfection can be a problem if precautions are not taken. Safer sex in the form of positive prevention is the key.

Safer sex doesn't always have to be left up to the man. The female condom is an option for women who want to take the lead on safer sex. This step by step guide details how to use a female condom.

The glossary definition of the word lipodystrophy.

A collection of some of the best HIV related movies. Movie reviews of the best HIV/AIDS related movies.

Get all the HIV information you need with this comprehensive HIV/AIDS fact sheet. The best place to start is the beginning - HIV 101 - basic HIV information at your fingertips.

Don't understand an HIV related term? Our HIV glossary can help. Need a definition? This HIV/AIDS glossary will help.

Safer sex is the key to ending the HIV epidemic. Being a teen is not always easy. Teens are often faced with very difficult and important decisions. One such decision is whether or not to have sex. Safer sex for teens should be discussed with your kids. Teens and HIV is hard to talk about but also must be included. Here are some ways that teens can say no to sex.

What are universal precautions and why are they important.

Easy to understand AZT (retrovir, zidovudine) medication fact sheets.

Lipodystrophy often causes the accumulation of fat on the back of the neck, sometimes called a buffalo hump.

Interferons are used to treat hepatitis c. This interferon fact sheet provides you with the important information needed when taking the medication.

HIV prevention is the key to slowing the HIV epidemic. These HIV prevention facts give you important information about methods of HIV prevention. Here are some quick HIV prevention facts that will assist you in preventing HIV.

It took entirely too long but the United States has finally lifted its travel ban for people living with HIV. But unfortunately there are far too many countries that severely restrict the travel of HIV-positive people into their country. There are even countries that will immediately deport anyone found to be HIV-positive. So you can imagine the importance of knowing which countries have the harshest rules pertaining to travel and HIV positive people. This feature shows you the countries with the harshest policies and provides you with links to the HIV travel policies of dozens of countries around the world.

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Methamphetamine or Crystal Meth is a supercharged version of amphetamines that have been used as a stimulant since the 1960's. Crystal Meth is very addictive and is a killer. Crystal meth and substance abuse go hand in hand.

Suboxone can be an effective way to treat opiate addiction and dependence. But it is not just a matter of swallowing a pill each day. Let's review how Suboxone is used for opiate addiction.

We hear so much talk about HIV we assume there is only one type of HIV. Actually, the HIV we talk about most is HIV-1. There is a second, less common strain called HIV-2. What is HIV-2?