Lawmakers consider restrictions to needle exchange programs
Maine lawmakers are considering a new bill that would limit the number of syringes given for each one returned at needle ...
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As communities grapple with needle waste, advocates say limiting syringe programs is not the answer
But harm reduction experts say the needle waste — and high rates of infectious disease among injection drug users in Maine — ...
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Advocates say limiting syringe exchange programs would be a step backward
A legislative committee will consider a bill that would limit needle and syringe exchange programs to one new needle or ...
Portland reports significant success in needle buyback program
The pilot program, though only 8 weeks old, has resulted in more used needles being returned to the city's health department ...
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Macon Co. Health Department announces new sharps disposal drop box for safe needle disposal
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Macon County Health Department has installed a new sharps disposal drop box. The sharps disposal drop box can be found outside of the main entrance at 1221 E. Condit St. in ...
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Portland reports significant success in needle buyback program
Rauscher said she's glad that the money can go back to the community most impacted by the opioid epidemic, while also cleaning up needle waste. To qualify, people first have to sign up for the ...