Department of Health and Human Services Implementation Guidance for Syringe Services Programs July 2010

On July 7, HHS released guidance for programs interested in implementing, with FY2010 appropriated dollars, syringe services programs (SSPs) for injection drug users (IDUs) as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention program. The term SSP is inclusive of syringe access, disposal, and needle exchange programs, as well as referral and linkage to HIV prevention services, substance abuse treatment, and medical and mental health care.

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/guidelines/syringe.htm

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