How would you go about helping the client to address sexual health issues associated with substance use disorders? What would be some high-risk behaviors that would not promote positive health and recovery? What challenges might there be related to the client's family faith traditions?

This discussion question meets the following NASAC Standards:

83) Promote client knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with the maintenance of good health (as defined by both the client culture and the treatment culture) and the prevention of HIV/AIDS, TB, STDs, and other communicable diseases.

107) Understand the health and behavioral problems related to the treatment of addiction, including transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS, TB, STDs, and other communicable diseases.