AIDS and the Social Relations of Intravenous Drug Users

摘要: Gauging the impact of AIDS on intravenous drug users requires analysis cultural, political, and racial contexts American society in which use is embedded. Considerable variation behavior among injectors noninjectors different cities over time further complicates an understanding dynamics use. has prompted many IV to change their behavior, though not all have reduced risks transmitting HIV infection. While expanded harm-reduction strategies abuse treatment systems may help limit epidemic's spread, weak federal support, constrained hospital resources, stigma inhibit more direct action needed stem negative social personal consequences