Infection control basis for recommending one-time use of sterile syringes and aseptic procedures for injection drug users
Article Abstract:
The risk of many infectious diseases, including HIV, is an integral part of use and reuse of needles and syringes for injection of drugs. Despite the social desirability of discouraging non-medical use of drugs and syringes, making one-time use disposable syringes available as part of a comprehensive program aimed at protecting injectable drug users is important for social health reasons. The use of sterilization equipment is not practical, which is why disposable syringes are recommended.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1077-9450
Year: 1998
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Feasibility of one-time use of sterile syringes: a study of active injection drug users in seven United States metropolitan areas
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The likelihood of injection drug users using syringes one-time only increases with the presence of free syringes, syringe exchange programs, and legal drug store purchase. In order to determine the feasibility of getting IDU's to actually use sterile syringes one time only, 593 interviews were conducted. Legal restrictions against acquisition and use of syringes seem to have no effect on reducing drug use, but are a definite factor in increasing spread of infectious blood borne diseases.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1077-9450
Year: 1998
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The legal environment impeding access to sterile syringes and needles: the conflict between law enforcement and public health
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For any sort of program of needle exchange or needle access to be effective in slowing or stopping the transmission of HIV infection in that manner, legal obstacles must be removed. There are 47 states with drug paraphernalia laws, 8 with syringe prescription laws, and 23 with pharmacy regulations which affect this matter. These make it difficult for injection drugs users (IDU's) to comply with medical advice to protect themselves and others from disease.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1077-9450
Year: 1998
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