Lost Password?
  • Narrow screen resolution
  • Wide screen resolution
  • Auto width resolution
  • Increase font size
  • Decrease font size
  • Default font size
  • default color
  • red color
  • green color
Home arrow Drug Rehab arrow Drug Rehab News II arrow Illegal Drug Being Promoted by Small Group

Injection and Non-injection Drug User Behaviors

PDF E-mail

Injection and Non-injection Drug User Behaviors


HIV Risk Behaviors Differ Among Injection Drug Users (IDUs), Crack Smokers (Non-Injection Drug Users, and IDUs Who Smoke Crack

A study was conducted to assess differences in sex-related risk behaviors between injection drug users who did not smoke crack cocaine, crack smokers or non-injection drug users, and drug users who both injected drugs and smoked crack. Current drug users from 22 cities were recruited and interviewed. The sample of 26,892 included 28% IDUs only, 42% crack smokers only, and 30% who injected drugs and smoked crack. Results showed that active drug users were at risk of HIV through sexual transmission: in the 30 days prior to the interview, 28% reported sex with two or more individuals, 23% had an IDU sex partner, and 24% exchanged sex for drugs or money. In addition, more than 80% did not use a condom during sex. Crack smokers only, and crack smokers who also injected were more likely than IDUs only to report multiple sex partners and exchanging sex. Because of these high risk behaviors, condom use was of particular importance. The number of days of alcohol use and having an IDU sex partner were independently associated with not using a condom. Crack smoking injectors reported the highest average number of days of alcohol consumption and were the most likely to have had an IDU sex partner.

Information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
?




Digg!Reddit!Del.icio.us!Google!Live!Facebook!Netscape!Technorati!Newsvine!Blogmarks!Yahoo!Free social bookmarking plugins and extensions for Joomla! websites!
 
< Prev   Next >
  • Addiction Treatment
  • Program Success Stories
  • Watch Our Video
 
  • Color Brochure
    Narconon Arrowhead Information Pack
  • Reach Us Now!

Take a Photo Tour

Check out the below links by clicking on the image:

Our Facility

Volley Ball Games Can Be Intense Walking around the loop Nutrition and Health Are Key Components Student Counseling Girls in sauna Basketball Students getting help from counselor Successful Student Always someone there to help. Students playing scrabble Strong Friendships are built Meeting Areas Available Healthy menus Pumping Iron Entrance up to the Lodge Students playing scrabble All you can eat Compfortable Rooms to reflect In Relaxed Educational Enviroment Student gets doctor exam
Narconon Arrowhead Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Success Story
When I arrived here at Narconon Arrowhead, I had lost all hope in life and myself. I was defeated and living on the streets, smoking crack, being in an abusive relationship brought me so low I felt like I would just rather die. When I was first here at drug rehab I wouldn’t talk to anyone in fear they would hurt me or put me down. I never in a million years imagined I could feel so good. This drug rehab program has given me my life back. In here I have regained myself and my family. I have grown. I have self-esteem and confidence I never before had. I can produce and provide. I have been able to sit down and talk and help others as they have done for me. My body and mind are clean, as is the new life waiting for me out there. I have the ability to make the right decision and stay away from people who are not striving for the same goals. I am here on the earth for a specific reason and I have purpose - I never before believed that. My purpose to live and succeed and help others who will help me survive. I have found out who I really am and it feels good. I am an intelligent, beautiful, funny, talented, caring, honest, respectful, trustworthy, hard working woman, daughter and friend. I am drug-free for the first time in 17 years and wonder why I never realized how good it feels before now. I remember things. I have never laughed so much in my life and all of me and my emotions are genuine. I will never, ever forget what I have been given here at Narconon Arrowhead's drug rehab program. I am a success! I am alive! Thank you! M.R.