Posted by father john george
on November 9, 2009, 12:24 am
Message modified by administrator Co-Administrator November 9, 2009, 9:32 am
The provision of needle-exchange programs is opposed by different groups on a wide range of grounds. These can include:
That the programs represents a weakening of the "War on Drugs" (or equivalent) policy;
That the programs encourage drug use;
The services attract crime to an area;
That the permanent location of such services may lower surrounding property values;
There will be an increase in discarded injecting equipment around the service; and/or
The services build and/or strengthen social networks of injectors and undermine treatment or diversion.
Health centres for those who are drug dependent, without distribution of needles, can offer condoms, dental service, HIV-test, medical services, contact with drug treatment etc without the risks connected to needle distribution
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