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Policy & Politics Texas: Bill Introduced to Allow Needle ExchangeJanuary 26, 2007 Local health authorities would be allowed to set up needle exchange programs under a bill introduced in the Texas Senate this week by Sen. Bob Deuell (R-Greenville). "I have seen extensive research that shows programs like this reduce the spread if hepatitis and HIV and do not encourage or increase the use of illegal drugs," said Deuell, who is a physician. "On the fiscal side, the cost of treating a single HIV case runs into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, making this program cost-effective as well." Fort Worth Star-Telegram 01.26.2007  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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