Transcript Lesson 3 IV Drug Use

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What type of behaviors and body fluids can
transmit HIV from one person to another?
Place your card under “Mode of
Transmission” or “Not a Mode of
Transmission”
If you are unsure, check with a fellow
classmate
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Blood
Semen
Vaginal Fluids
Breast Milk
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Unprotected oral sex
Anal intercourse
Vaginal intercourse
Breastfeeding by an HIV infected mother
Sharing needles
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 Individuals who are addicted to drugs are much more
likely to have unprotected sex.
 Why do you think this is true?
 Babies are born struggling with addiction
 They can also be born as carriers of HIV or Hepatitis
B or C
 The two most common ways blood borne pathogens
are spread:
 unprotected sex
 sharing needles during intravenous drug use
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Explain intravenous drug use and the possible
risks
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Review common bloodborne diseases and
possible complications
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List ways to reduce risks associated with
intravenous drug use
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Injection of a substance into a vein using
a needle and syringe
The problem:
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Potential exposure to bloodborne
pathogens from shared needles,
syringes, and other drug injection
paraphernalia
Includes drugs like cocaine, heroin,
methamphetamine, and steroids
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Microorganisms found in human blood that
are capable of causing disease in humans
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Examples:
 Hepatitis B
 Hepatitis C
 HIV
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HIV, HBV, and HBC are viruses which can be
transmitted through different modes,
including IV drug use.
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Let’s look at some effects
of these bloodborne
pathogens…
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Short-term
 Loss of appetite
 Fatigue (feeling tired all
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the time)
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain
Dark urine
Jaundice (yellowing of
the skin and eyes)
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Long-term
 Infection
 Cirrhosis (scarring) of the
liver
 Liver cancer
 Liver failure
 Death
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A virus that can cause AIDS
HIV is different from most other viruses
because it attacks the body's immune system
 The immune system fights infections that harm
the body.
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HIV finds and attacks CD4 cells that the
immune system needs to fight disease
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Many people do not develop symptoms after
getting infected with HIV
Some people have flu-like symptoms
 Fever, headache, tiredness, enlarged lymph
glands around the neck
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These symptoms usually disappear on their
own within a few weeks
The progression of HIV varies per person
This state may last from a few months to
more than 10 years
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Lack of energy
Weight loss
Frequent fevers and sweats
Persistent or frequent yeast infections
Skin rashes or flaky skin
Short-term memory loss
Mouth, genital, or anal sores from herpes
infections
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AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV
infection.
The definition of AIDS includes all HIVinfected people who have fewer than 200
CD4 cells per microliter of blood
After the diagnosis of AIDS is made, the
average survival time has been estimated to
be 2-3 years
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There's no cure for HIV/AIDS
A variety of drugs can be used in combination
to control the virus
Each of the classes of anti-HIV drugs blocks
the virus in different ways.
It's best to combine at least three drugs from
two different classes to avoid creating strains
of HIV that are immune to single drugs
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Don’t use injection drugs (except for
prescribed medication).
Don’t share needles
Educate others about the risks associated
with intravenous drugs.
Become an advocate for others in your
community.
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Write a letter to the editor
Include the following points
 Background information on injection drug use
 Describe risks associated with injection drug use,
specifically blood borne diseases
 Encourage parents, community organizations and
public officials to provide resources and support
to those who need assistance with IV drug use
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Create your own anti-IV drug poster to
reduce risk for exposure to HIV, HBC, and
HBC