A service through which users of intravenous drugs can dispose of used needles and obtain clean ones in order to reduce the transmission of blood-borne infections.
police are aiming to introduce a needle exchange
as modifierthe pharmacies ran the needle-exchange service
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It is my experience that discarded needles are not likely to be found near the needle exchange.
It is my opinion that a needle exchange is a valuable social service and such a service reduces the needles that are thrown away in our parks.
He made controversial decisions about needle-exchange programs.
Opponents of needle exchanges argue that the practice muddies the message that illegal drug use is unacceptable.
The government had done much to reduce the damage caused by drug problems, including needle exchanges and improvements to treatment for addicts.
A harm reduction approach implements needle exchange programmes to limit the spread of disease.
Some very quick back-pedalling saw the Government issue new statements supporting needle exchange as necessary in controlling the spread of infection.
Chemists have been forced to close two needle-exchange centres after staff and customers were continually abused.
Free needle exchanges are considered to be one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the disease.
The cost of providing the needle exchange service for a year for about 5,000 people is the same as a year's treatment for three people with AIDS.
He managed to come off drugs and get a job at a needle exchange for addicts.
The publicly funded facility will provide needle exchanges and health assistance to heroin addicts.