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Syringe Exchange Programs - California Department of Public Health Syringe services programs have been operating in California, providing sterile syringes, collecting used ones, and acting as points of access to health education and care for people who inject drugs since the late 1980s
Harm reduction syringe service programs - Recover LA RecoverLA org is a mobile-optimized resource for information about Substance Use Disorders, available treatment options, and overdose prevention and resources RecoverLA org is available in 13 languages
Syringe Service Program (SSP) - LA Community Health Project Our exchange program reaches nearly 10,000 people and distributes more than 1 1 million sterile syringes a year Last year we provided participants and community members across Los Angeles County with 10,778 Naloxone kits, of those kits, 3,701 were used to successfully respond to an overdose
Needle Exchange - Where Can I Find a Program Near Me? Yes, needle exchange programs do work—both in terms of harm reduction and promoting abstinence In fact, research shows that people who inject drugs are 5 times more likely to enter a treatment program after visiting a needle exchange
Harm Reduction Program - Being Alive Nearly thirty years of research shows that comprehensive Harm Reduction programs that offer syringe exchange are safe, effective, and cost saving, do not increase illegal drug use or crime, and play an important role in reducing the transmission of infectious diseases
Needle Exchange Programs: How and Why They Work - Recovered What are needle exchange programs? Needle exchange programs, also referred to as syringe services programs (SSPs), are services provided within communities that can help individuals who inject substances find access to safe and sterile syringes and equipment
Needle Exchange Distribution Programs - | 211LA The Center for Harm Reduction provides substance abuse assessments, a needle exchange program and a wound clinic for injection drug abusers; referrals for additional treatment are also available The site also offers a wellness program which gives homeless individuals a safe and healthy environment in which to spend time
State of the Debate: Probing the Needle Exchange Question There are several key benefits of implementing needle exchange programs in communities Safe injection points create areas where people can go to use needles in a safe, sterile environment without legal or other repercussions They also facilitate a safe place to dispose of biohazardous products
Syringe Access Resources | National Harm Reduction Coalition Syringe service programs (SSPs) distribute sterile syringes, safer drug use supplies, and education to people who inject drugs These harm reduction programs are proven to reduce HIV and HCV infection rates by about 50% Explore our resource library for practical resources to promote the health and dignity of people affected by drug use