She said however, many groups, including hers, have begun to recognize that abstinence is often not practical. But we all know that doesn't work for everyone. If it doesn't, we have to offer something. One of the ways that harm reduction works most effectively is to help intravenous drug users use cleaner needles, Speagle said. His organization provides anonymous exchange of dirty syringes for disinfected needles in order to keep users from spreading disease.
Champaign County is in the center of the region served by the group.