Leading U.S. Organizations Support Increasing Access to Clean Needles and Syringes by Changing Syringe Sales and Possession Laws to Prevent Blood-borne Diseases
The following organizations have all made statements through official positions, statements, reports, or correspondence in support of increasing access to sterile needles and syringes to prevent transmission of blood-borne diseases by revising, amending, or repealing state and/or local laws so that injection drug users can purchase or possess needles and syringes without a prescription. The text of each organization's position is attached with relevant language appearing in bold.
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Medical Association
American Pharmaceutical Association
American Public Health Association
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Institute of Medicine, Committee on HIV Prevention Strategies in the United States
National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
National Association of County and City Health Departments
National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities
National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, Panel on Needle Exchange and Bleach Distribution Programs
The U.S. Conference of Mayors
Walgreens, National Director for Pharmacy Affairs
