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A surge in West Virginia HIV cases linked to injection drug use spurred the CDC to recommend solutions, including hepatitis C testing.

Despite a surge in HIV cases linked to injection drug use, the syringe exchange regulations were to take effect July 9.

Oklahoma ranks third in the nation for hepatitis C deaths, and the virus is mostly transmitted through injection drug use.

Citing lack of AIDS cases, Indiana county commissioner votes to shutter needle exchange.

Syringe service programs are one of the most impactful tools we have to end HIV, viral hepatitis and overdose syndemics.

The Scott County syringe program was associated with a substantial drop in new HIV cases since its legalization.

HIV, hepatitis and opioids take a toll on West Virginia. $2.4 million in federal aid arrives amid battles over syringe exchanges.

Requiring sobriety prior to treatment and curtailing harm reduction hinder efforts to eliminate hep C.

Formerly a homeless person who used heroin, she advocated for New Yorkers affected by housing insecurity, drugs, HIV and hepatitis.

A revamped National Harm Reduction Coalition tackles the “racist war on drugs” and advocates for people who use drugs.

This is one of many ways that people who use drugs can engage in harm reduction during the coronavirus pandemic.

Novel coronavirus guidance for people who use drugs and for groups that provide syringe services.

Federal judge rules in favor of nonprofit seeking to open the country’s first overdose prevention facility.

In that state, and across the nation, accidental overdose is the leading cause of death for people under 50.

Judge’s ruling may pave the way for opening the nation’s first supervised overdose prevention facility.

A new study confirms that providing clean drug injection equipment slows the spread of HIV.