Advocates Optimistic About Needle-Exchange Program Approval In Bexar County, Texas

Advocates in Bexar County, Texas, on Tuesday said they are optimistic that the next state legislative session would pass a bill authorizing local health departments to operate needle-exchange programs aimed at reducing the spread of HIV and other bloodborne diseases, the San Antonio Express-News reports. Texas State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon (D) and Sens.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on December 15th, 2008