Approximately 74 new cases of HIV have been reported in Cabell County since January 2018.
Tag: IV drug use
US Health Chief Announces Support For Needle Exchange Programs
The Health Secretary’s reversal on needle exchange programs may be related to a new 2030 deadline related to HIV.
Some San Francisco IV Drug Users Choose Fentanyl Over Heroin, Report Says
Harm reduction advocates in the city urge IV drug users who choose to use fentanyl to run additional drug tests to “see what else might be in the mix.” The synthetic opioid, fentanyl, currently tops the list of drugs with the greatest likelihood of causing a fatal overdose; more than 18,000 people died from fentanyl-related overdoses… Continue reading Some San Francisco IV Drug Users Choose Fentanyl Over Heroin, Report Says
Heroin-Related "Wound Botulism" Found in San Diego
Nine people have been hospitalized with the heroin-related illness in California. An outbreak of a rare and life-threatening illness linked to black tar heroin use was discovered in San Diego, prompting health officials in the Southern California city to launch an investigation while warning doctors and IV users alike to be aware of the condition.… Continue reading Heroin-Related "Wound Botulism" Found in San Diego