According to the CDC, 28% of Americans with HIV are hetereosexuals, and 17% are injection drug users.

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These guidelines are an important step forward in preventing HIV infection and expanding access to needed HIV services for injection drug users.

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The policy guidance issued by HHS and State requires that SSPs be implemented as part of a comprehensive program for injection drug users that includes linkage and referral to substance abuse prevention and treatment services, mental health services, and other support services.

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Other studies are under way to determine whether antiretroviral drugs can offer similar protection to injection-drug users and heterosexuals.

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