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HIV - The Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It causes AIDS by attacking
the body's immune system, making infected people vul- ('-')
nerable tofatal infections, cancer, and neurological disorders. 'o~
Illegal drugs - Drugs that are not obtained through
for legitimate medical purposes.
legal means or
Intravenous drugs - Drugs that are administered through a needle
and syringe and injected directly into a vein and thus into the
bloodstream.
Needles and works - Devices used to prepare and inject drugs directly
into the vein and thus into the bloodstream.
Opportunistic infection -- An infection caused by a microorganism
that rarely causes disease in persons with a normal immune system.
Risk factor - Activity that makes a person more susceptible or more
likely to be exposed to the AIDS virus (HIV).
Transmission
another.
- The passing of infectious agents from one person to
Syllabus Connections
Values Integration
VI Diseases and Disorders - understanding diseases and disorders
and taking actions to prevent or to limit their development.
(pp.28-29)
VIn Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Substances - understand- ( ')
ing the factors involved in using drug substances appropriately and ' ..
preventing abuse. (pp. 32-33)
Respect for self! avoiding behaviors that put one at risk to exposure
to the AIDS virus
Respect for others/ avoiding behaviors which can result in the transfer
of the AIDS virus to another person
Self-discipline/abstaining
from drug use despite pressures
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