The organization said people with a history of injection drug use face a higher risk of contracting Hepatitis C because the virus is spread through blood-to-blood contact, including shared needles and injection equipment.
“Recovery goes beyond treating addiction; it’s about supporting the whole person every step of the way,” said Holly Lopez, program director of the South Bay Regional Recovery Center. “Offering free Hepatitis C testing is one of the many ways we help people overcome health barriers that can stand in the way of long-term recovery.”