Comment & Debate
“Are Needle Exchange Programs a Good Idea?” by Jenny Murphy, Bryan Knowles;Thursday, June 15, 2000: “Needle exchange programs not only stem the transmission of disease by providing addicts with otherwise difficult-to-obtain sterile needles, but these programs provide support and information that can lead addicts into treatment. An addict might visit a needle exchange just to get clean needles to use to inject drugs, but they might also pick up free condoms or talk to a drug counselor about treatment options.”