Pubdate: Mon, 09 Oct 2006
Source: AM New York (NY)
Copyright: 2006 AM New York
Contact:  http://www.amny.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4301
Author: Tony Newman
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?137 (Needle Exchange)

A GOOD THING FOR NEW YORK

As a New Yorker, I am proud and thankful that our city offers needle 
exchange programs. These programs are a win-win for New York: they 
reduce HIV infections, and they empower drug users to be active 
participants in protecting themselves and their loved ones from 
contracting this deadly disease.

The research shows these clean syringe programs do not increase drug 
use and may actually help people enter into treatment programs.

It is a shame that the federal government ignores the scientific 
evidence and continues to be among the few governments in the world 
left that do not spend a penny on this life-saving practice.

- --Tony Newman, communications director

Drug Policy Alliance
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