At the very least, don't share needles or equipment with anyone else.

"If they still are going to share needles, let's at least get them to clean the works."

However, the man said he had shared needles, "with someone I know, like this sister here."

And they no longer share needles with each other.

"If you shoot drugs - please do not share needles."

About half of the new infections are among drug users who shared needles.

If testing shows you have hepatitis C, do not share needles.

Forty-four percent of those who reported drug use said they shared needles.

They may continue to share needles and have homosexual relationships, further spreading the disease.