News 13 Investigates: Opioid crisis, needle litter creates unexpected, costly hurdle for affordable housing

by Jennifer Emert

Wed, August 2nd 2023, 10:00 PM UTC

AUG. 2, 2023 - “When we as the public hear the term 'needle exchanges,' it’s not really a needle exchange, it’s really more needles given out, and then maybe they provide a place where needles can be put,” said developer Barry Bialik.{ } (Photo Credit: WLOS Staff){p}{/p}

AUG. 2, 2023 - Information from N.C. Department of Health and Human Services concerning needle exchange numbers.{ } (Photo Credit: NCDHHS)

AUG. 2, 2023 - Both NC DHHS and Representative Caleb Rudow point out cities with syringe exchange programs experience “a 86-percent decrease in syringe litter plus other health benefits.”{ } (Photo Credit: WLOS Staff)

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AUG. 2, 2023 - “When we as the public hear the term 'needle exchanges,' it’s not really a needle exchange, it’s really more needles given out, and then maybe they provide a place where needles can be put,” said developer Barry Bialik. (Photo Credit: WLOS Staff)

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