| Abstract: | Government officials say that widespread HIV prevention efforts are needed among injection drug users. This group, along with their sexual partners and children, account for one-third of all reported AIDS cases in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued community guidelines in 1997 for stopping the spread of HIV through injection drug use. These guidelines include changing community laws to permit the purchase of clean syringes, and using substance abuse intervention programs to provide education on risks associated with drug use and sexual behavior. The CDC also stressed the need for a Federal commitment to drug treatment programs. |
