Clark Countys Syringe Exchange Program in Jeffersonville, Indiana, has significantly reduced HIV cases and overdose deaths since its inception in 2015. The program, which provides clean needles, cookers, and sterile water, has distributed over 250,000 syringes and offers free testing, wound care, and treatment links. Despite local opposition, participants like Joshua Gay credit the program for saving their lives and promoting safer drug use. As overdose deaths surge statewide, Clark County continues to expand these services, demonstrating the effectiveness of harm reduction strategies in combating diseases and facilitating recovery.
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