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Needle Exchange Programs
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More than a million people in the United States inject drugs, at a
cost to society (in health care, lost productivity, accidents, and crime)
of more than fifty billion dollars a year. (Holland n.p.). According to the
Department of Health and Hu .... Middle of Term Paper
... of HIV/AIDS, increase the safe disposal of used needles,
provide information to injecting drug users (IDU's), and help others obtain
drug treatment.(Knox A1)
Most needle exchange programs operate on the principle of "a one
for one exchange" (Wren 2).The user receives one clean needle for every
used needle he/she brings. The vast majority of needle exchange sites are
storefronts, street exchanges by outreach workers, and scheduled mobile van
stops at designated streets such as AHOPE (Addicts Health Opportunity and
Exchange located in Boston). In addition to providing needles, the programs
distribute alcohol swabs, medicative ointments ... |
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