Syringe Exchange program in talks

To combat the diseases associated with intravenous drug use, the Howard County Health Department is preparing for the potential adoption of a controversial program only recently accepted by state lawmakers. Already enacted by numerous counties struggling with Indiana’s heroin epidemic, Howard County officials have begun work toward a syringe exchange program. While such a program isn’t imminent, county officials have for the last year been preparing for the possible need of an SEP, largely to ensure the county is prepared to move forward, just in case, noted HCHD Health Officer Don Zent.