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Region tackles AIDS problem ~ To decrease the risk of AIDS, Halton council will be asked to consider a “no ques- tions asked” policy for drug users who want to buy sterile In a report to council’s social services committee, © Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, August 14, 1993'~ Page 5 cern to all communities includ- ing Halton, since drug users regional health Dr. Robert Nosal recommends that Halton look into the feasi- bility of using local pharma- cists to distribute sterile nee- dies. Right now, pharmacists only sell sterile needles and syringes to people who hav. a medical need, such as diabet- ics. Nosal says the health depart- ment doesn’t have the money to start a needle exchange pro- gram that would offer free nee- dles to injection drug users. If pharmacists are encour- aged to sell needles without asking about the medical need, says Nosal, it would make sterile needles available to an at-risk community at no cost, since the drug users would still be paying for their own equip- ment. In his report, Nosal says this type of program, run in con- junction with local pharmacists has been successful in Niagara Region. Nosal says an accurate pic- ture of drug users in Halton is difficult to get: “Halton, unlike some areas, does not have a particular neighborhood or street where one is able to access (injection drug users) in a direct manner.” But he says the issue of con- can expose other people to the HI virus. Allowing drug users to pur- hase needles would be part of Halton health department’s AIDS program, which also includes education, policy development, development of a condom distribution program and special activities such as bar campaigns. INSTANT RESERVATIONS CANADA 3000 Return Airfares from: $349.- $319.- $319.- $229.- Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg Halifax $199.- St. Johns $249.- ‘Add Airport Tax & GST to above prices. lights operate from Toronto #1 ONT REG # 1120980 PV ROOS TRAVEL 873-2000 REFORMED Dick MacDuffee Candidate for Halton-Peel Let the People Speak. call: 873-8822 Won't last tong: Priced to sell, well main- 1 bung Finished recreation room, 8 central air, full fenced yard, deck, in a mature quiet resi- dential area. Walking dis- tance to shopping, etc. 10+++. For further infor- mation regarding t less $169,900, conta Lorito*. NICK’S Take a look at what PICK 877-5165 873-3040 ARTHUR F. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATE LTD., REALTOR * Sales Rep. ISTE home offered at schools, his spot- ct Nick 93-2-470 For further information regarding . either of these properties, call Nick Lorito*. Boy, it's a good thing people read what we have to say Foy a E> AS = LOOK, SEE, BUY. $134,900. baths, finished basement and more. Call for per- sonal viewing. RM221-93 STOCKMAN CRESCENT i BEAUTY Mature location, main floor family room, 4 bedrooms and finished basement. Gorgeous inside and out, Yeah, J know. We just got Angie a new listing. -—— And what a house... Should sell fast! BEG LS She ¢ 7 1 eh Lhe STE We \ Just like all her listings do.- Her sales don't last long! oD. >. i } ABSOLU BEAUTI 6 YR OLD Located TELY FUL HOME 's Park area | GEORGETOWN BUILDING LOT Ravine property with ser-