Portland stands alone in keeping strict needle exchange rules
Portland’s needle exchange program stands alone in keeping strict rules With overdose deaths on record pace during the pandemic, city officials are urged to take advantage of state waivers intended to ensure that drug users have access to clean needles and overdose reversal drugs. Share Advocates in the recovery community are urging Portland city officials to end restrictive policies that make it harder for intravenous drug users to get clean needles and support services during the pandemic. The city is the only organization in the state to not ease restrictions and expand services under a...
Source: pressherald.com
