The Problem Of Drugs And Aids
(American Red Cross)
The Problem Of Drugs And AIDS :- Today, in some cities, the sharing of Drug needles and syringes by thosewho shoot drugs is the fastest growing way that the virus is being spread. No one should shoot drugs. It can result in addiction, poor health, familydisruption, emotional disturbances and death. Many drug users are addicted andneed to enter a drug treatment program as quickly as possible. In the meantime, these people must avoid AIDS by not sharing any of theequipment used to prepare and inject illegal drugs. Sharing drug needles, even once, is an extremely easy way to be infectedwith the AIDS virus. Blood from an infected person can be trapped in theneedle or syringe, and then injected directly into the bloodstream of the nextperson who uses the needle. Other kinds of drugs, including alcohol, can also cause problems. Undertheir influence, your judgment becomes impaired. You could be exposed to theAIDS virus while doing things you wouldn't otherwise do. Teenagers are at an age when trying different things is especiallyinviting. They must understand how serious the drug problem is and how toavoid it. Drugs are also one of the main ways in which prostitutes become infected.They may share needles themselves or have sex with people who do. They thencan pass the AIDS virus to others. For information about drug abuse treatment programs, contact yourphysician, local public health agency or community AIDS or drug assistancegroup.
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