Bill Would Legalize Needle Exchanges

· May 5, 2010, 1:32 pm

A recently-introduced bill would legalize syringe-exhange programs in Colorado.Public health officials say it's about time, but many in law enforcement still worry the programs will do more harm than good.CPR's Megan Verlee reports.

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