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Atlantic City's Tourism District Has A Needle Problem. It Can Be Fixed.

Elinor Comlay

September 27, 2017 |

Route 40 |

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Response Location: United States, Atlantic City, New Jersey

A needle exchange in Atlantic city has resulted in used needles visibly strewn around the surrounding area, which is also a popular area with tourists. The government as well as locals aren't happy with the the needle hazard which has resulted in solutions such as a program to incentivize users to return needles, drop boxes around the city for needles, and moving the needle exchanges outside the tourist area.

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