why am i "omg so stupid"? that is a true statement I made. It sounds like a good idea if it would work. I doubt that very few IV drug users are even taking part in this program because of neglect, or irresponsibility , which are what drugs do, make you irresponsible. paranoid, and a poor decision maker. I guess it's my fault you didn't pickup on that from my last comment, due to your limited intellect.
Let's avoid personal attacks, everyone. Studies have shown that needle exchange programs DO slow the spread of HIV in the communities where they operate. They work. Do they reach every drug user everywhere? Of course not. But where they are, studies have shown that they help.
They are kept under tight control and securely destroyed to prevent anyone from finding them (e.g. in a dumpster) and reusing them, which would start the cycle of transmission all over again.
drug addicts aren't going to be that responsible trading in there old needles is the last thing on their minds, Are they are going to save their needles and trade them in like aluminum cans? i doubt even one percent of them would, it sounds like a set up to get cought. not to mention them being afraid of getting caught with a stash of used drug needles by the cops, apparently this doctor was misinformed on the smarts of a drug addict intelligents of drug addicts
Needle exchange programs are NOT a trap to catch drug users. Generally, the police agree not to monitor where the programs are being administered or try to catch users by that means because they realize that no one benefits when drug users contract HIV and some of the users who exchange needles may ultimately decide to enter treatment.
Omg, you`re so stupid. They are trying to prevent the spread of one of the biggest problems we face today, Hiv!!
0ls33n 4 years ago
why am i "omg so stupid"? that is a true statement I made. It sounds like a good idea if it would work. I doubt that very few IV drug users are even taking part in this program because of neglect, or irresponsibility , which are what drugs do, make you irresponsible. paranoid, and a poor decision maker. I guess it's my fault you didn't pickup on that from my last comment, due to your limited intellect.
rlmotorcycles 4 years ago
Let's avoid personal attacks, everyone. Studies have shown that needle exchange programs DO slow the spread of HIV in the communities where they operate. They work. Do they reach every drug user everywhere? Of course not. But where they are, studies have shown that they help.
AIDSvideos 4 years ago
he started it, I bet ols33n wouldn't even exchange his needles. So what exactly happens with these needles after they are returned?
rlmotorcycles 4 years ago
They are kept under tight control and securely destroyed to prevent anyone from finding them (e.g. in a dumpster) and reusing them, which would start the cycle of transmission all over again.
AIDSvideos 4 years ago
how long does hiv stay alive in the used needles?
rlmotorcycles 4 years ago
drug addicts aren't going to be that responsible trading in there old needles is the last thing on their minds, Are they are going to save their needles and trade them in like aluminum cans? i doubt even one percent of them would, it sounds like a set up to get cought. not to mention them being afraid of getting caught with a stash of used drug needles by the cops, apparently this doctor was misinformed on the smarts of a drug addict intelligents of drug addicts
rlmotorcycles 4 years ago
Needle exchange programs are NOT a trap to catch drug users. Generally, the police agree not to monitor where the programs are being administered or try to catch users by that means because they realize that no one benefits when drug users contract HIV and some of the users who exchange needles may ultimately decide to enter treatment.
AIDSvideos 4 years ago
this is the most sickening thing i have ever heard of. what's next? suppying them with the dugs?
LOGanANn14 4 years ago