Resources for Clean Syringes
A leading risk for being exposed to HIV is related to the sharing of injection drug use paraphernalia.
Access to clean syringes and stopping the sharing of injection drug equipment can decrease risk.
Safe needle programs are not legal everywhere. Check your local ordinances.
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Safe needle programs are not legal everywhere. Check your local ordinances. 〰️
Check out these links for Safe Needle Programs in the State of Michigan
NASEN: North AMerican Syringe Exchange Network
The NASEN resources represent a nation wide sample of needle exchange programs. This list is not exhaustive.
Note some syringe services programs have state and/or local funding resources and choose not to participate with NASEN. Also some cannot be listed related to policy environments in which they are located and operate.
Did your know:
In the United States PHARMACISTS can sell syringes without prescriptions OR specific reasons.
Federal rules do not govern syringe sales, so regulations vary by state. Stay informed about your state’s regulations and consult pharmacists for responsible syringe use and disposal information.
