Recreational Drugs and HIV Antiretrovirals

[veritas]

http://www.projectinform.org/info/streetdrugs/streetdrugs.pdf

[GSOgymrat]

Thanks for posting this helpful information.

[WillyWump]

Excellent information V. Thanks for posting.

Apprarently I need to do more coke and lay off the methadone.

-W

[HowYouDoin]

stay awway from recreational drugs period.

[Joe K]

What a great document. Not only does it present possible drug reactions, but it is written with reality in mind. On page 10 they provide specific suggestions on drug use, without any judgment. For example, ecstasy, they suggest you start with 1/4 to 1/2 tablet and drink plenty of water. Or heroin, start with normal dose and increase only if you experience less of a hit and less buzz. Safe injecting. Do not mix with other
recreational drugs.

This reminds me of my first HIV doctor, Norman Markowitz, in the 80s. He was incredibly realistic and would make suggestions for partying, depending upon the drugs you were taking. He understood that we are all different and part of his job, as a doctor, was to treat the whole patient, honestly and respectfully. It is by following his example that I hold many beliefs on how to humanely treat pozzies.

[jkinatl2]

What a great document. Not only does it present possible drug reactions, but it is written with reality in mind. On page 10 they provide specific suggestions on drug use, without any judgment. For example, ecstasy, they suggest you start with 1/4 to 1/2 tablet and drink plenty of water. Or heroin, start with normal dose and increase only if you experience less of a hit and less buzz. Safe injecting. Do not mix with other
recreational drugs.

This reminds me of my first HIV doctor, Norman Markowitz, in the 80s. He was incredibly realistic and would make suggestions for partying, depending upon the drugs you were taking. He understood that we are all different and part of his job, as a doctor, was to treat the whole patient, honestly and respectfully. It is by following his example that I hold many beliefs on how to humanely treat pozzies.

Thank you Joe, for your assessment. It is EXACTLY what I thought. And far more helpful than "stay off recreational drugs." This chart would be a great addition to this site, hint hint.

[skeebo1969]

   Weed ain't no drug, it's just a plant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Vvtj0aALAM

[zach]

i totally plan on relocating to a state with open minded medicinal laws, prescription weed, now theres i cause i can get behind

[aferstilo]

woot woot high up my dose of THC !!

[Fondoo]

the problem with drugs is that they are chock full of vitamin stupid 

[midland moe]

""Narcotics have been systematically scapegoated and demonized. The idea that anyone can use drugs and escape a horrible fate is an anathema to these idiots. I predict that in the near future right-wingers will use drug hysteria as a pretext to set up an international police apparatus."

"The only possible ethic is to do what one wants."
 william s burroughs

[bryan21]

Oh thnk God! I thought my drugg days were over!
Hello being 21 agian! 
lol

[Hellraiser]

Note to self: Protease Inhibitors increase levels of ecstasy.

[Miss Philicia]

Note to self: Protease Inhibitors increase levels of ecstasy.

Personal experience tells me that this is mostly complete bullshit.

[fearless]

Personal experience tells me that this is mostly complete bullshit.

Counldn't agree more, Philly.

[tommy246]

I have taken coke in the past but as it increases viral replication i would not touch it again.

[Matty the Damned]

I have taken coke in the past

It shows.

MtD