Living+ May/June 2004 - Issue 30

Cover Story: Crashing on Crystal: the Crystal Meth Crisis 02 THINK + Opinion & Editorial. Crystal Meth: Is It Worth It? The truth about crystal meth. 03 REALITY BITES Bite-size HIV/AIDS news from BC and around the world. Bill C-9 Victory. Long-Time BCPWA Volunteer "Retires." Tenofovir + 3TC + ddI = Bad Idea. Treatment Videos Online. Green Tea Holds Promise as HIV Therapy. Bad News for Daily Pot Smokers with Hepatitis C. Promising Lipodystrophy Treatment. HAART Restores Home Anti-HBV Immunity in Co-Infected. Had You Had Border Problems? 05 A SUPPORTIVE HUG A volunteer talks about her work with HIV-positive inmates. 06 ACCOLAIDS WINNERS Real-Life Superheroes. We tip our hats to the local heroes who were honoured at the annual AccolAIDS banquet. 08 PORTRAIT OF AN EPIDEMIC Web-Based Galleries Showcase PWA Artists. 09 THE CRYSTAL CRISIS Playing With "Fire". Crystal methamphetamine use has reached epidemic proportions locally and worldwide, with devastating consequences. 12 INTERNET PHARMACIES Shop 'Til @ccess Drops. Cross-border shopping takes on a new meaning