needle exchanges
Sterile injection programs
Needle exchanges are programs that provide clean syringes to intravenous drug users, typically accepting used needles in return.
The goal is harm reduction—preventing the spread of HIV, hepatitis, and other bloodborne diseases transmitted through shared needles.
Also called needle exchange programs or syringe services: The city opened its first needle exchange in 1992.
- HIVAIDS-causing retrovirus
- syringeMedical injection tool
- injectionsSyringe-administered doses
- sharps containerPuncture-resistant medical waste box
- harm reductionMinimizing adverse outcomes pragmatically
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- mutual aidteamwork, helping, sharing, lending, cooperation
- harm reductionnaloxone, Narcan, safe injection sites, overdose prevention, MAT
needle exchangeszero tolerance policies
Rules permitting no infractions
needle exchangestreatment centers
Places providing therapeutic care
rehabilitation facilities · detox programs · inpatient rehab · inpatient rehabilitation · methadone clinics
needle exchangeszero-tolerance policies
Automatic penalties without discretion
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