Santa Barbara County Report Examines Impact Of Area Needle Exchange Program

A needle exchange program implemented by the California-based Pacific Pride Foundation has helped reduce the transmission of HIV and other blood-borne illnesses through injection drug use and also “helps get contaminated needles off the street, and assists clients with accessing HIV testing, substance abuse counseling, and other needed services,” according to a county Public Health Department report, the

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on August 23rd, 2009