Syringe Exchange Programs - United States, 1997

Article Abstract:

Syringe exchange programs (SEPs) have grown in number, quantity of business conducted, and the scope of health services offered from 1994 to 1997. Researchers compared data from surveys of about 100 SEPs, which trade clean syringes and hypodermic needles for used ones to reduce the spread of HIV and other diseases. One-third of SEPs surveyed were illegal, underground operations, while the remainder were locally tolerated or legally sanctioned. Eight million syringes were traded at SEPs in 1994. In 1997, 17.5 million syringes were exchanged, and most facilities provided disease prevention and safe sex counseling. Nineteen percent provided primary medical care.

Care and treatment, Reports, Drug abuse treatment, Drug abuse, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Update: syringe-exchange programs - United States, 1996

Article Abstract:

There are more syringe-exchange programs (SEPs) in the US and they are giving away more syringes. Sharing intravenous needles is one way drug users can be exposed to HIV. Many communities have begun SEPs to provide drug users a clean syringe in exchange for a used one. A 1996 survey found that there were about 101 SEPs in the US who were members of the North American Syringe Exchange Network. These SEPs operate in 71 cities in 28 states. They distributed 14 million syringes in 1996, up 75% from 8 million in 1994. Many also provided other services, such as screening for HIV, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases.

Services, Drug addicts, Drug abusers

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Update: Syringe Exchange Programs--United States, 1998

Article Abstract:

As of 1998, there were 131 needle exchange programs operating at 534 sites in 81 cites and 31 states in the US. California, New York, Washington, and New Mexico have the most programs. These programs give intravenous drug addicts clean needles to reduce the risk of HIV infection and hepatitis.

United States, Statistical Data Included

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