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HIV and Injecting Drugs 101

Sharing needles or works puts people who inject drugs at high risk for getting HIV. Also, when you’re high on drugs, you’re more likely to take risks with sex, which can increase your risk for getting HIV.
Author:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Format:
Information Sheet
Publication Date:
2018
ID:
328294
  • Adults
  • At Risk Persons
  • Community Based Organizations
  • General Public
  • HIV Positive Persons
  • People who inject drugs
  • Outreach Workers
  • HIV and AIDS
  • HIV
  • People who inject drugs
  • Needle Exchange or Needle Distribution
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