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Atlantic City Votes to End Needle Exchange Program

Emma Lee
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WHYY
The needle exchange at Oasis provides more than clean needles. The kit includes sterile water, clean works, and an overdose prevention kit.

Atlantic City leaders have voted to end a needle exchange program. The vote by the city council officially revokes permission for the operator.

From the New Jersey Desk, WHYY’s Kenneth Burns reports the vote came after nearly two and a half hours of public comment.

(Original air-date: 7/22/21)