Science-based literature on Syringe Exchange Programs (SEPs): 1996 - 2007
A grid & summarizing narrative of the science-based literature on SEPs from 1996-2007 that answer three questions:
1- Do SEPs reduce HIV transmission? [yes]
2- Do SEPs promote substance abuse? [no]
3- Do SEPs increase enrollment in drug treatment? [yes]

The Spread of Drug Related AIDS and Hepatitis C among African Amerians and Latinos. 2003
Dr. Dawn Day's outstanding publication thoroughly documents why sterile syringe access is needed in the US. With an introduction by former Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, MD. You can also order copies from HRC! email: lino@harmreduction.org

Syringe access for the prevention of blood borne infections among injection drug users
by Dr. Sharon Stancliff, HRC Medical Director
By assisting illicit drug injectors to obtain sterile syringes the primary care provider is able to reduce the incidence of blood borne infections, and educate patients about safe syringe disposal. The provider is also able to initiate discussion about drug use in a nonjudgmental manner and to offer care to patients who are not yet ready to consider drug treatment.

Can Difficult-to-Reuse Syringes Reduce the Spread of HIV Among Injection Drug Users?
By Caulkins, Kaplan, Lurie, O'Connor, Ahn
There are periodic calls for single use syringes as the solution to HIV transmission among injectors. However, does it work for people who inject drugs? This research examines this question.

Single-Use Syringes: Fact Sheet

Syringe Access Bibliography
An annotated bibliography of published articles and resource materials related to syringe access programs.

NIMBY localism and national inequitable exclusion alliances: The case of syringe exchange programs in the United States
by Barbara Tempalski, Risa Friedman, Marie Keem, Hannah Cooper, Samuel R. Friedman
Syringe exchange programs (SEPs) aim to reduce the harm associated with injection drug use (IDU). Although they have been accepted as critical components of HIV prevention in many parts of the world, they are often unwelcome and difficult to set up and maintain. This research examines socio-cultural and political processes that shape community and institutional resistance toward establishing and maintaining SEPs.

2007 National Survey
Beth Israel, CDI - June 2008
Big Picture: an overview of data from The 2007 National Survey of Syringe Exchange Programs (The only source of national data about syringe exchange programs in the US). As always, thanks to Cullen Goldblatt & Don Des Jarlais.

MMWR Weekly
This weekly report, published on November 9, 2007, gives an accounting of syringe exchange programs based on surveys provided by Beth Israel Medical Center and the North American Syringe Exchange Network and includes syringe exchange programs in 36 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico.

Approval of Syringe Exchange Programs in Californa: Results from a Local Approach to HIV Prevention
This paper studied the effect of local approval of syringe exchange programs in California and found that statewide approval and funding appears necessary to further syringe exchange availability in California.

Syringe Exchange Research Update 2008
by Daniel Raymond, HRC Policy Director
A review of select United States-based research published since 2006 on syringe exchange, injection drug use, and HIV and hepatitis C. 7 page MS Word document, August 2008.