HR ECHO | June 6 | Infectious Disease and Injecting Drug Users (IDU)

Christopher Abert from the Southwest Recovery Alliance addresses critical health concerns associated with people who inject drugs (PWID). He identifies common diseases and infections related to injection practices and outlines the key risk factors for PWID. He provides guidance on how PWID can prevent the transmission of HIV and HCV, emphasizing practical strategies for reducing these risks. Additionally, he compares the dangers of community-based accidental needle sticks with the risks faced by PWID who lack access to sterile supplies.
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