Question

kevin pauley, who is an injection drug user and recently found out that he is hiv positive, attributes the use of dirty syringes to _____.
oa. the inability to afford new single - use syringes
ob. his lack of knowledge of the dangers of dirty needles
oc. wanting to dull his pain and feel better
od. not caring about whether he lives or dies

Explanation:

In the context of injection - drug use, a common reason for using dirty syringes is the inability to afford new single - use ones. This is a practical and economic factor. Lack of knowledge about dangers (b) is less likely as an immediate reason for using dirty syringes when the person is already an injection drug user. Wanting to dull pain (c) doesn't directly relate to the choice of dirty syringes. Not caring about life or death (d) is an extreme and less common motivation compared to financial constraints.

Answer:

A. the inability to afford new single - use syringes