Decades of research show that syringe programs increase public order, reduce syringe litter, decrease needle-stick injuries, prevent HIV and hepatitis C and are a critical bridge to addiction ...
Access Point Pueblo and the Southern Colorado Harm Reduction Association continue to operate under a temporary restraining order while the legality of a citywide ban on syringe exchange programs is ...
SCRANTON – Pennsylvania’s acting health secretary joined other officials Wednesday to push for expanding syringe service programs to combat the opioid epidemic and reduce harms tied to drug use.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Assembly voted Thursday to make permanent a program that allows pharmacies to sell syringes to drug users as a way to prevent diseases spread by needle-sharing. AB1743 by ...
OF KEEPING THE PARKS CLEAN. THE REALITY IS, IS THAT WE’RE STILL RIGHT SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS OPIOID EPIDEMIC. AND AS IT CONTINUES, COMMUNITY EYES ARE LOOKING AT DIFFERENT WAYS TO KEEP PEOPLE ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Police Bureau officers are noticing a recent resurgence in the number of syringes scattered along Portland’s city streets, according to officials. “There’s really no ...
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The Howard Center gave out almost a million syringes last year. Only half were returned
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Almost half a million needles and syringes weren’t returned to the Howard Center’s exchange program last year, according to data from the nonprofit. The Burlington City ...
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