Final answer:
Yes, clients who abuse intravenous drugs are at an increased risk for contracting blood-borne diseases due to the potential use of contaminated needles.
Step-by-step explanation:
Clients who abuse intravenous drugs are at an increased risk for contracting blood-borne diseases. The answer to the student question is a) True. Intravenous drug use involves the use of needles that can be contaminated with blood-borne pathogens such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Sharing needles or using non-sterile equipment increases the risk of infections. The risk of HIV transmission can be reduced through harm-reduction strategies, but those who use intravenous drugs without such precautions are indeed at a much higher risk of contracting blood-borne diseases.