NASEN is dedicated to the creation, expansion and continued
existence of syringe exchange programs as a proven method of
stopping the transmission of blood-borne pathogens in the
injecting drug using community.
the facts:
As of July 2009, NASEN tracks 211 programs exchanging syringes in 36 states and territories.
Do syringe exchange programs stop the transmission of blood-borne disease?
Yes.
Do syringe exchange programs increase drug use or drug-related activity?