Proponents argue: distribution of free needles will reduce the incidence of diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, that are often spread by needle sharing among drug users.
Opponents argue: distribution of free needles will encourage more drug use by reducing the risks of this behavior.
1. In what circumstances might distribution of free needles be a beneficial policy?
2. In what circumstances might distribution of free needles be a bad policy?
2007-02-15 05:33:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Economics
1. If you have a large drug using population already, and there is a threat of disease.
2. If there isn't a large drug problem, or it is under control. If disease isn't a problem. If other programs are working.
2007-02-15 09:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by JuanB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sad but true. Here in Texas's they do give free needles, But that's to protect other people from the ailments you just stated.
2007-02-15 16:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by metalman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free needles? Free needles? Who in the hell said anything about free needles?
2007-02-15 13:40:20 · answer #3 · answered by micheal m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think your arguments answered the question for you!!
2007-02-15 13:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by grannypamrox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋