Sexual activity isn’t the only way to contract HIV. Injection drug users account for 1 in 10 HIV diagnoses. Reduce your chances of being HIV positive when you seek treatment for drug addiction.

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, drug addiction affects over 9.5 million adults in the U.S. The use of drugs, especially intravenous drugs (IV drugs), can put a person more at risk for contracting infections and diseases. When sharing or using used needles, the risk of contracting HIV increases. Find Substance Abuse Programs in Dallas County.