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Needle Sharing
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Definition
: Usage of a single needle among two or more people for injecting drugs. Needle sharing is a high-risk behavior for contracting infectious disease.
by intravenous drug users
See Also
Needle-Exchange Programs
Other names
Syringe Sharing; Sharing, Syringe; Sharing, Needle; Needlesharing; Needle-
Sharing