The Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) is the program that provides needles and syringes as well as other equipment used to prepare illegal drugs. This program is managed by pharmacies and pharmacy services. The World Health Organization (2007) stated that the aim of this program is to reduce the transmission of blood-borne viruses and other infections caused by sharing of injection equipment. The work of NSPs has focused on HIV prevention and also on increasing HIV prevalence among patients in many locations. This has led to the production of HIV care and support programs and antiretroviral treatment programs, programs of critical importance. Care and support programs can be included such as medical and nursing care, i.e. treatment and prevention of opportunistic infections, including tuberculosis, management of HIV-related diseases, antiretroviral therapy, psychological support and community involvement (Ball & Crofts, 2003; Lamptey & Gayle, 2003). A wide range of services may be needed for HIV-positive injection drug users. These include access to drug treatment, education and counseling about interactions between injectable drugs, antiretroviral drugs and treatments for opportunistic infections (Burrows, 2000; HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care for Injecting Drug Users, 2006). This difficult requirement has led some to think, mistakenly, that injecting drug users are poor candidates for antiretroviral therapy (ART). Harm reduction approaches are very effective for injecting drug users in supporting prevention, treatment and care. Adequate support, provided by open-minded healthcare professionals and delivered through community-based programs and outreach strategies, has proven effective. Comprehensive harm reduction… middle of paper… sharp needles, so you can generate a great deal of goodwill and local support. Works CitedBall, A., & Crofts, N. (2003). Reduction of HIV risk in injecting drug users. Arlington: Family Health International.Burrow, D. (2000). Starting and managing the needle and syringe program. Sydney, Australia: International Development for Harm Reduction.D. Tane. (2000). Treatment, care and support of injecting drug users affected by HIV/AIDS. Sans Frontieres: Kiev. Treatment of HIV/AIDS and assistance to injecting drug addicts. (2006). Retrieved from WHO European: http://www.euro.who.int/document/SHA/WHO_Chapter_5_web.pdf Lamptey, P.R., & Gayle, H. (Eds.). (2003). HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in resource-limited settings. Arlington: Family Health International. World Health Organization. (2007). Guide to starting and managing the needle and syringe program. Switzerland: WHO Press.