Issues in AIDS training for substance abuse workers.

Workers in drug treatment programs need specialized training concerning acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) to meet the demands of their expanding roles. Initially, the treatment community failed to anticipate training needs fully, but now, comprehensive and systematic AIDS training programs must be developed. This article discusses the five steps in developing and implementing such programs: (a) assessment and information gathering, (b) curriculum development, (c) training of instructors, (d) training delivery, and (e) evaluation.