Alcohol, Addiction,Illegal Drugs

San Diego Needle Exchange Program Examined
KPBS profiled San Diego's "only clean syringe exchange program," a mobile van that twice weekly provides injection drug users with clean needles in exchange for used ones. The program also offers HIV and Hepatitis C tests and gives referrals to drug treatment programs. According to KPBS, "The concept behind syringe exchange is simple: people are going to shoot drugs.

Family Drug Support's 'Stepping Stones To Success' Wins At The 2009 National Drug And Alcohol Awards
Family Drug Support's Stepping Stones to Success program has won the 2009 National Drug and Alcohol Award for Excellence in Prevention and Community Education. The team was recognised during an awards ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra tonight when it was acknowledged for its contribution in raising community awareness around alcohol and drug problems. The other finalists in this category were FebFast and TAFE NSW's Alcohol and Drug Strategy.