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<br />Araiza, Fatima <br />From:Janine Maria <brokensouvenir@msn.com> <br />Sent:Saturday, September 12, 2020 10:36 AM <br />To:eComment <br />Subject:60B - disaprove <br />60B <br /> <br />There is no need for this. Syringe exchange is a vital service for the medial condition of substance addiction. It <br />is called harm reduction, and isn't as scary as the Council seems to believe. Syringe exchange is supported by <br />CDC and NIH research. <br /> <br />Syringe exchange, when done correctly, has the following benefits: <br /> <br />What Are the Benefits of Needle Exchange Programs? <br /> Provide lifesaving Narcan to prevent deadly overdose. <br /> Connect addicts with addiction treatment centers. <br /> Allow for safe disposal of used syringes to reduce threats to communities. <br /> Offer screening for HIV/AIDS and other illnesses. <br /> One year savings to the government of $1,300 to $3,000 per client. <br /> <br />https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/2019/04/03/do-needle-exchange-programs-help-or-hurt-addicts/ <br />https://www.cdc.gov/policy/hst/hi5/cleansyringes/index.html <br />https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/noras-blog/2016/12/syringe-exchange-programs-are-part-effective- <br />hiv-prevention <br /> <br />Thank you, <br />Janine Stallings <br />Santa Ana resident, Ward 1 <br />1 <br />