Contact HIV/AIDS
Info on HIV/AIDS:
206-205-7837
TTY: 206-296-4843
Toll-free: 800-678-1595
Administration:
206-296-4649
HIV/STD Testing
HIV/STD Hotline:
206-205-7837 or
Toll-free: 800-678-1595 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday - Friday for
testing information, resources and referrals
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HIV/AIDS Program
Harm reduction and drug use
When Your Partner Has a Drug or Alcohol Problem
(PDF, 125 Kb)
It’s tough enough when a friend has a problem with drugs or alcohol. It’s even more complicated when your partner does. It’s simply harder to see things objectively or to separate yourself from the effect of your partner’s addiction when you’re so emotionally, physically, and often financially intertwined. He needs help, and you need help. So who’s left to help the relationship?
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When Your Friend Has a Drug or Alcohol Problem
(PDF, 150 Kb)
From the outside, addiction can seem hard to explain, frustrating, and contrary to all logic, especially when it’s someone close to you with the problem. How long do you watch the harm being done before you step in? How can I help when I don’t even understand what’s going on?
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Queer Drug and Alcohol Resource Guide
Information from the Gay Men, Drug Use and HIV Workgroup including descriptions of types of popular party/club drugs and how it affects the body, how to get drug and alcohol treatment in King County, how to tell if you're using too much and links and resources.
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A compendium guide to crystal meth among gay and bisexual men
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Download the Guide in Adobe PDF format. (Warning: file size is 2.9 MB in size.)
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Life threatening infection called "wound botulism" seen in heroin users |
Treatment resources in King County
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Syringe access and disposal / Needle Exchange
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Harm reduction materials for users
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NOTE: These materials are targeted for a specific high risk population and may contain language that is inappropriate for persons under the age of 18.
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Training resources for health care providers
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External links to harm reduction materials
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related sites
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Traffic Safety in King County
In King County, unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death of people aged 1 - 44 years. Alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes play the major role in these deaths.
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GLBT Health Webpages
These web pages address the health concerns of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people, also known as "GLBT" people and "sexual minorities."
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What causes an abscess?
An abscess is a pocket of pus which means you have an infection. What causes an abscess? Drug shooters often get abscesses on their arms or legs at injection sites.
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The Point is the Point!
Exposed points are really dangerous. So are broken-off points. They are hard to see and can easily get lost in clothes, carpets, couches, wherever. Always use a new syringe everytime you inject.
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Safe, legal and free disposal of sharps
Drop off your container of used sharps at a Public Health Clinic, syringe drop box, recycling and disposal station or your local Needle Exchange.
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Endocarditis: Infection of the Heart
Bacterial endocarditis is an infection in the lining or valves of your heart. In addition to damaging your heart, the infection can travel in your blood to other organs and tissues including your brain, lungs or kidneys.
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What are the harms of muscling and skin-popping?
All injectors are at risk for infections related to using needles. Muscling and skin-popping allow germs to "sit" inside muscle and fat tissue or under the skin. These are great places for abscesses and other infections to brew.
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Participating pharmacies selling syringes to users
A complete list of pharmacy locations throughout King County who sell syringes (needles) to users.
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Club Drugs Roofies, Special K, Liquid X, Ecstasy , Crank and otherwise known as Club Drugs are being used by some young adults at all-night dance parties such as "raves" or "trances," dance clubs, and bars.
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Meth lab cleanups in King County Public Health responds to a number of contaminated chemical dumpsites that are created when chemicals from illegal drug labs are improperly disposed.
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King County Medical Examiner's Annual Reports
The Medical Examiner's Office serves the community by investigating sudden, violent, unexpected, and suspicious deaths.
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