On AlterNet: syringe

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "syringe"

Reinstating The Federal Ban on Syringe Exchange Funding is Murderous

Laura Thomas, AlterNet. December 16, 2011.

This was a life or death decision, and the cry of 'blood on their hands' is appropriate, for both the Republicans who insisted on this and the Democrats who let it happen.

New Legislation Clarifies Confusion Around Lawful Syringe Possession

Jill Reeves, AlterNet. August 17, 2010.

We need law enforcement to use a new approach and new set of attitudes in dealing with drug use. Aren't we all trying to be part of a thriving, healthier and fairer society?

We Can't Let Politics Keep Trumping Science on Drug Policy

Beth Schwartzapfel, The Nation. December 22, 2009.

If Obama wants to promote public health -- over politics -- on substance abuse, there are many more bold steps his administration should take.

Congress Gets Its Act Together: Repeals Ban on Syringe Exchange Funding, Allows D.C. to Enact Medical Marijuana Program

Bill Piper, Naomi Long, AlterNet. December 17, 2009.

Washington, D.C. finally seems to be getting the message that the war on drugs has failed.

Obama's HIV Fix: Syringe Exchange Is a Major Component

Allan Clear, AlterNet. January 17, 2009.

Regardless of how one might feel about drug users, syringe exchange is effective, is essential and there is momentum for change.