Among the most serious health consequences of addiction is the transmission of HIV.
In addition to the well known risks associated with injection drug use (i.e., transmission through needle and other equipment sharing), are the risks stemming from drug or alcohol intoxication, which can alter a person’s judgment, and increase the probability of high-risk behaviors, such as unprotected sex.
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Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction
As a result of scientific research, we know that addiction is a disease that affects both brain and behavior.
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