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How can the risk of HIV infection from injecting drug use be reduced?

April 26, 2017drug infection injecting reduced risk

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How can the risk of HIV infection from injecting drug use be reduced?

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Groups such as the American Medical Association, the American Bar Association, and the American Pharmaceutical Association all recommend providing access to clean syringes to reduce disease risk among those who are unable to abstain from injecting drugs.

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Injecting drug users can reduce HIV transmission by not sharing syringes or any other injection supplies. Sharing needles with anyone is a risk for HIV and other blood-borne diseases. People who inject drugs should use their own “works” to best protect themselves against potential exposure to HIV. Using a sterile syringe significantly reduces the risk of contracting HIV and hepatitis.

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Injecting drug users can reduce HIV transmission by not sharing syringes or any other injection supplies. Sharing needles with anyone is a risk for HIV and other blood-borne diseases. People who inject drugs should use their own “works” to best protect themselves against potential exposure to HIV. Using a sterile syringe significantly reduces the risk of contracting HIV and hepatitis.