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Does needle exchange increase drug use?

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Does needle exchange increase drug use?

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No. Scientific study after scientific study has shown that needle exchange does not increase drug use when conducted with referrals to both drug treatment and HIV medical care and support services. The same six federally funded reports (listed above) found that needle exchange programs do not increase drug use and that needle exchange programs do reduce new HIV infections.