Drug Addicts Should be Given Access to the Free Exchange Program

Abstract

The use of injection drugs increases the considerable rate of mortality and morbidity in the global scenario. The life threatening infections transferring via the use of contaminated syringe include Hepatitis C, HIV AIDS and other related diseases. A prime cause of such diseases is the sharing of syringes, needles and further injection tools. Three million users of injection drug out of sixteen million are suffering from HIV in worldwide. This research paper explains the significance of a comprehensive curriculum for the prevention of infections through the free exchange program. This paper describes the importance of syringe exchange program and supports access to the free exchange syringes. Furthermore, paper includes the reaction, recommendations and implications for healthcare professionals to promote the use of new and sterilized syringes.

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Drug Addicts Should be Given Access to the Free Exchange Program1

Introduction1

Background of Study1

Significance2

Aims and Objective2

Discussion2

Free Exchange Program2

Syringe Exchange Program- HIV AIDS3

Laws and Regulations - An Obstacle in Success of Syringe Exchange Program4

Role of Pharmacies4

Current Research Work on Syringe Exchange Program5

Strengths of Free Exchange Program7

Limitations of Free Exchange Program7

Methodology7

Design of Research8

Strategy of Search8

Recommendation and Implication9

Reaction9

Conclusion10

References11

Drug Addicts Should be Given Access to the Free Exchange Program

Introduction

The healthcare organizations, public health agencies, as well as the health care professionals, encourage the access to the healthcare services in various regions. Healthcare organization, including pharmacies and curriculum like exchange programs for syringe, elevate the use of sterilized syringes. The employment of sterilized syringes reduces the incidence of HCV, HIV and other contagious infections caused by sharing of needle.

Background of Study

Many research studies have demonstrated the prevalence of HIV AIDS allied to the use of single syringe or sharing by more persons. Research studies have provided evidence of HIV incidence and other associated infections, as well as their high risks in large regions of the country, states and nations. The risks are high in the areas where there are no adequate syringe exchange programs and pharmacies providing the OTC drugs and medical equipments such as syringes. There are some areas where the implementation of syringe exchange program is sophisticated due to the programmatic factors and rigid policies. The affected areas include the regions of Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, and North America. In case of North America, the rate of HIV is highest even in the presence of prime syringe exchange programs.

Significance

The free syringe exchange program is the foremost strategy in order to reduce the risks factor of acquiring the life threatening diseases. This study will provide the significant measures facilitating the use of new and sterilized syringes for drug users. Therefore, the purpose of this research paper is to comprehend the importance of syringe exchange curriculums and barriers in implementation of such programs. This study will provide the suitable and applicable measures in order to offer an effective exchange program to the drug abusers.

Aims and Objective

The aim and objective of this research paper is to evaluate the obstacles in facilitating the access of drug addicts to the free exchange program of ...