One of the major problems in our society today is the rapid growth in the number of drug addicts. This is because people misuse and abuse drugs, which can lead to drug addiction and addiction. Additionally, the most commonly abused drugs are psychotropic drugs like cocaine and heroin, which can change the way people think, act, and feel. Today, there are many programs in place to help drug addicts and prevent the spread of disease. The Needle Exchange Program (NEP) is one of the programs aimed at reducing harm to drug addicts and innocent people. Furthermore, the implementation of needle exchange programs has become an argument because it cannot help drug addicts but on the contrary, it encourages them to consume more drugs. In fact, needle exchange programs are ineffective in reducing the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other infectious diseases; therefore, needle exchange programs should be abolished. Needle exchange programs are defined as a program aimed at slowing the spread of AIDS among intravenous drug users. It provides factual information and education to drug users and the community so that drug use has minimal negative impact. (Watson 1991: 14) The first needle exchange programs began to appear in Europe in the mid-1980s and became famous health strategies around the world. In Canada, NEPs were officially opened in Ontario in 1987 and in Vancouver in 1989, and a total of 28 NEPs were operational as of February 1993. Today, there are more than 100 NEPs operating across Canada, most of which benefit from federal and provincial funding. Syringe exchange programs aim to provide injections and encourage the use of sterile needle syringes and other accessories among people who inject drugs...... middle of paper ...... du Aug. 6 at Norris Crescent Parkette. (Ellison)In conclusion, although the primary goal of needle exchange programs is to reduce the transmission of HIV and other diseases, they still fail to help the drug users they intended to serve and to prevent any injuries in the community. In fact, they encourage them to use more drugs, which could lead to overdose and death. Therefore, needle exchange programs should be abolished. Works Cited Watson, M. (1991). Harm reduction: why do it? International Review or Drug Policy, Vol. 2, no. 5 pp 13-15Osborn, Bud., et al. Lift shit. First edition. Fernwood Publishing Co., Ltd.; April 1, 2010Ellison, Marc. “Toronto Date Reveals Hundreds of Discarded Syringes” August 15, 2013. WebNeedle Exchange Programs. September 2003 WebFranciscus, Alan. “Needle exchange – a public health issue” HCV advocate. April 2003