A Number of Cities Have Set Up Needle Exchange Programs

question 143

Multiple Choice

A number of cities have set up needle exchange programs. The idea is that IV drug users can exchange a used syringe for a new one. The goal of a program like this is most likely

• A)to prevent relapse
• B)harm reduction
• C)to avoid the abstinence violation effect
• D)to get addicts to stop using drugs
• E)to prevent yo-yo effects

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