Needle Exchange

An amendment included in the D.C. appropriations bill bars needle exchange programs within 1,000 feet of many types of public facilities including schools, pools, day- care centers and universities.

SOURCE: D.C. Government | The Washington Post - July 31, 2009

This Story D.C.'s leading provider of clean needles to drug addicts to close Feb. 25 Article \| The leading provider of clean needles to drug addicts in the District to help stem the spread of AIDS plans to shut its doors by the end of the month, officials said Wednesday, in the city that has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the country. THE DISTRICT: Newly Opened Clinic to Offer Hundreds Free HIV/AIDS Care D.C. Races to Rescue Needle Funding House Bill Lifts Ban On Needle Exchanges Amendment on Needle Exchange Program Worries AIDS Activists HIV-AIDS PREVENTION: City to Spend $650,000 on Needle Exchange Programs Needle Exchange Special report: AIDS in D.C.		Network News X Profile View More Activity TOOLBOX E-Mail This Reprints
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