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Denver approves expansion of needle exchange law, allowing more sites

Last updated: January 13, 2025 5:54 pm
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Denver City Council Approves Ordinance Allowing More Needle Exchange Programs

Denver City Council has given the green light for more needle exchange programs to potentially operate in the city after approving a new ordinance. Previously, only three needle exchanges were permitted under a 1997 law. However, the new policy, if approved by the mayor, would allow an unlimited number of exchanges in areas zoned for medical offices. Additionally, the ordinance would eliminate the 1,000-foot buffer zone between the sites and schools or daycares.

The council voted 8-5 in favor of the ordinance, with Councilman Paul Kashmann emphasizing the importance of removing barriers to addiction recovery efforts. He stated, “I don’t believe that if this bill passes — and it’s signed by our mayor — that anything is going to change in your life. Unless one of your relatives who’s on the edge happens to get a clean needle and stays alive long enough to get into treatment.”

While some council members voted against the ordinance, citing concerns about the removal of distancing requirements, supporters highlighted the benefits of needle exchange programs in preventing disease spread and reducing the impact of drug use on communities. These programs provide a safe space for drug users to dispose of used needles, access clean ones, and learn about mental health and addiction treatment options.

City officials are uncertain about the number of providers interested in opening exchange sites once the cap is lifted. The existing needle exchange programs in Denver include the Harm Reduction Action Center, Colorado Health Network, and LifePoint mobile site.

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Despite differing opinions on the ordinance, all needle exchange programs are licensed by the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment and undergo regular inspections. The revised ordinance would require programs to establish “good neighbor agreements” with surrounding communities to ensure smooth operation.

Needle exchange programs are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a way to prevent disease transmission and promote treatment-seeking behavior among drug users. Supporters believe expanding these programs can help address the rising number of accidental overdoses in the city.

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