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Contributors Mar+Apr 2021
The people behind the 2021 HIV Drug Guide
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Front Cover Backstory: Embrace the journey
A road trip is a journey, not unlike living with HIV
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The Category Is Mar+Apr 2021
What’s been the most unexpected experience or encounter you’ve had in your journey with HIV?
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Editor’s note Mar+Apr 2021
This issue of Positively Aware magazine is our 25th Annual HIV Drug Guide, and it’s been quite a ride.
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Poz Advocate: Getting back to (discrimination free) work
There is not a job in the world that a person living with HIV cannot safely perform
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Positively Aging: Four tips for older adults aging with HIV
Feeling lonely or isolated is no fun—and isn’t good for your health either
In This Issue
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Self-defense moves
Take care of yourself in a time of stress
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Travel companions
Associate editor Enid Vázquez recalls memorable moments from 25 years of the HIV drug guide
2021 HIV Drug Guide
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DHHS Recommendations
DHHS Guidelines for people starting HIV therapy for the first time
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12 things to know about HIV treatment
It is recommended that everyone living with HIV be on HIV treatment, and as soon as possible after diagnosis.
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HIV life cycle
Different drug classes interrupt the virus from replicating at various stages
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The road ahead
What's on the horizon—new drugs in development
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Roadside assistance
HIV treatment can be costly, but there's help
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Getting around
In this guide, HIV drugs are grouped into eight categories —plus, additional categories for select non-HIV drugs and PrEP