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Many Western countries use strategies that target different population groups who use drugs.
One of these strategy is the 'needle exchange program'
Basically the focus is not on stopping users from using (they have bypassed that stage) but rather to minimize the harms associated with using drugs, not only individual harm but also public harm.
Users are provided with clean/sterilised syringes and educated on safe injecting, equipment disposal, safe sex and referred to treatment facilities if they are willing. Studies show that the needle exchange as a harm reduction strategy is effective in reducing rate of HIV and Hepatitis C.
Anyway, the discussion is, do you think such programs should be set up in Muslim countries? Yes or no and why?
Looking forward to all your inputs! :jkk:
Many Western countries use strategies that target different population groups who use drugs.
One of these strategy is the 'needle exchange program'
Basically the focus is not on stopping users from using (they have bypassed that stage) but rather to minimize the harms associated with using drugs, not only individual harm but also public harm.
Users are provided with clean/sterilised syringes and educated on safe injecting, equipment disposal, safe sex and referred to treatment facilities if they are willing. Studies show that the needle exchange as a harm reduction strategy is effective in reducing rate of HIV and Hepatitis C.
Anyway, the discussion is, do you think such programs should be set up in Muslim countries? Yes or no and why?
Looking forward to all your inputs! :jkk:
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