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Dunedin Needle-Exchange Program Ends, Clients Fear Future

7/11/2025

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After 35 years of dedicated service, the Dunedin needle-exchange program has lost its contract, leaving clients anxious about the future. Many, including a woman who credits the program with saving her life, worry that the new provider won't match the crucial peer support that has been a lifeline for drug users.

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Story summary

After 35 years of dedicated service, the Dunedin needle-exchange program has lost its contract, leaving clients anxious about the future. Many, including a woman who credits the program with saving her life, worry that the new provider won't match the crucial peer support that has been a lifeline for drug users.