In the end, Needle Exchange programs purpose is to stop the spreading of harmful diseases as HIV, Hepatitis C. Using dirty needles and sharing with others puts people in a high risk of catching HIV. Needle Exchange program offers numerous of health and social sources as drug treatments, educational lessons, access to flu shots etc. Most importantly, these types of programs provides a welcoming free environment where no one is being judge. It encourages injection drug users that they can receive help from well trained staff members and there’s still hope for a better quality of life. Without Needle Exchange program, the HIV epidemic could have gotten worse and increasingly endanger people who can’t access free clean needles.
