Even that many people opose to the free exchange of needles, the CDC says that 36% of all AID's infections are related to injection of drugs with a needle, the exchange of used needles between the drug users is a fact, the sharing of used needles between them and the link between drug use and the subsequent trasmission to sexual partners and children is a fact that can not be denied.
The overwelming evidence that needle exchange works in preventing the transmission of HIV and other diseases is reason enough to continue with the programs.
Neddle exchange are not distribuition programs, the users of this programs are required to turn in a used syringe in order to get a new sterile one.
Even when this program works on other countries, it continues to be the center of debate in the United States, and its funding from the Federal Goverment is not permited, that leaves the Counties and Cities to fund te programs with local funds.
I believe that a program that is proven to work in saving lifes should be fully funded, unfortunally the ideology of many, and not solid medical in formation prevents this from happening