Investigator left the institution before enrolling any participants

The purpose of this study is...to assess whether placing a substance abuse intervention for HIV+ methamphetamine users within an HIV medical care setting improves rates of follow-up on referral to treatment by primary care physicians; reduces drug use and sexual risk behaviors more than treatment-as-usual; and increases rates of adherence to HIV medication regimens.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. HIV-seropositive, GBM receiving medical treatment for HIV for at least 30 days prior to signing informed consent at the UCLA CARE clinic, aged 18-65
2. Willing to give informed consent and comply with study procedures;
3. Willing to provide consent to contact treating physicians and pharmacies to assess adherence to HIV medications;
4. Diagnosed with current methamphetamine abuse as determined by MINI; and
5. Interested in seeking treatment for their methamphetamine abuse and in participating in this research project.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unwilling to give, or withdrawal of, informed consent;
2. Inability to understand nature of study;
3. A psychiatric condition that, in the principal investigator's judgment, warrants additional intervention to ensure participant safety (e.g., meets DSM-IV-TR criteria for current bipolar disorder or a psychotic disorder);
4. Current suicidal ideation or suicide attempt within the past 3 months; and
5. Concurrent dependence on opiates, alcohol, or benzodiazepines as determined by MINI.
6. Total lack of any type of healthcare coverage. These potential participants will be given low-fee treatment referrals.