Reduce risk for HIV and Hepatitis C

Clean needles reduce your risk

In addition to the direct health consequences from taking heroin or opioids, those who use these drugs at are a higher risk for HIV infection. Those who use injected drugs should regularly get tested for HIV and other diseases like Hepatitis C. Find a location here: HIV/AIDS Prevention and Services Locator.

Check these links to find out where you can exchange used needles for new ones in Alaska:

Alaskan Aids Assistance Association
Interior Aids Association