Risks
Identify two infections that can be transmitted through intravenous drug use.
HIV and Hepatitis
Where can injected drugs be inserted?
Beneath the skin, muscle, and in a vein
What is the drug that diabetics must inject to control their blood sugar?
Insulin
How could poor decision making under the influence of drugs lead to contracting a disease?
Exposure to HIV or Hepatitis through risky sexual behavior.
What are the drugs most commonly used through injection?
Heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, and steroids
Where should one dispose of used needles?
container labelled "biohazardous waste"
a physiological reaction to substances that can be fatal
Why would someone risk using injected drugs?
Drug dependency
Why would a drug dealer mix other substances with an injection drug?
to increase his profit or enhance the effect of the drug
What is a needle break?
a piece of the needle is left in the vein and must be removed by surgery
Health professionals administering vaccines is very different than experimenting with injection drugs. True/False
True
diabetes
What is an embolism?
blood clot or air bubble resulting in stroke, heart attack, or brain hemorrhage
The biggest risk to a heroin user is death by what?
overdose
What should you do if you find a used needle?
report and do not touch