Syringe services programs for people who use drugs saved the life of a young mother in Oklahoma City. Three years ago, this service wasn't legal in the state. Tamara Graham has been in recovery from ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aurora Conley (left) and Philomena Kebec (right) founded Gwayakobimaadiziwin Bad River Needle Exchange, one of the first ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rep. Ed Clere, R-New Albany, speaks about syringe exchange legislation during an Indiana House session on Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo by ...
DENVER — Under a 1997 city ordinance, needle exchange programs in Denver cannot be closer than 1,000 feet from schools and daycares. The ordinance also limits the city to opening no more than three ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Better Government Association joined ABC 7 Chicago Saturday morning to discuss another problem the COVID-19 pandemic is creating -- a shortage of new syringes from needle exchange ...
A discarded needle is seen March 27 in an alleyway in Lewiston. (Andree Kehn/Staff Photographer) More than half a dozen residents spoke out Monday against allowing a syringe exchange program to ...
A needle exchange program offers sterile needles to people who inject drugs. This harm reduction intervention has been effective at decreasing risk and improving the quality of life for those affected ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Update: The Denver City Council passed the proposal loosening needle exchange rules Monday night on an 8-5 vote. Mayor Mike Johnston vetoed it Tuesday ...
Rochester's Codes and Ordinances Committee is drafting a new ordinance to regulate syringe services programs. The proposed rules include location restrictions, the elimination of mobile services, and ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Update: On Tuesday evening, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced his veto of the needle exchange law expansion passed by the City Council. More needle ...
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — In 2023, Morgan Bryant went to her first syringe exchange. Back then, the 44-year-old eastsider was still using meth and heroin. She wanted to stop sharing needles and get ...