I support that needle exchanges are effective and safe opposed to being ineffective and promoting drug use as it has a better effect on the individual. Needle exchanges are needed in all towns as it is crucial to the well-being of a substance user. Exchanges prevent blood-borne diseases such as Hepatitis C and HIV. This benefits the health community as the number of syringes disposed where the public can see, will be disposed safely. Users struggle overcoming addiction; they must shoot up to stay sane. Supervised injection sites are to be using opioids while supervised by nurses. Many users will also receive support such as substance counseling, mental counseling and housing. Mentioned in the article “These programs do not sanction drug use;
