Which of the following is a major risk associated with the intravenous use of heroin?
A) infection with AIDS, hepatitis or other needle-borne disease from using infected needles
B) overdose
C) bone marrow damage from bubbles in syringe
D) both infection and overdose

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Intravenous use of heroin carries the risk of both infection with AIDS, hepatitis or other needle-borne disease from using infected needles and overdose. The use of contaminated needles can spread blood-borne diseases, while an overdose can lead to respiratory depression, coma, and death. Bone marrow damage from bubbles in the syringe is a less common risk associated with intravenous drug use.

Which of the Following Is a Major Risk Associated with the Intravenous