<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3E4lKn_1GuEcIDQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3E4lKn_1GuEcIDQ00" width="800" height="450" >LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- Lewiston's syringe service program will face stricter rules after voters approved changes to the program during last week's midterm election.About 59% of Lewiston voters supported the ordinance, which requires a one-for-one syringe exchange and limits individuals to 20 clean syringes per day.The ordinance also prohibits mobile exchange units and requires programs to operate from a single location.Previously, Lewiston allowed individuals to receive up to 100 clean syringes per visit without requiring them to exchange used needles.<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3przi0_1GuEcIDQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3przi0_1GuEcIDQ00" width="800" height="450" >However, an addiction medicine specialist in Lewiston is raising concerns that the changes could lead to an increase in infectious diseases."They're worried about the needle litter in the community. And I think that's a real problem," addiction medicine specialist Paul Vinsel said. I'm worried that in Lewiston, we're going to see an increase of infectious disease. Specifically, hepatitis C, possibly HIV, and soft tissue infections and sepsis."Vinsel also expressed concern that the ordinance could encourage surrounding Maine communities to adopt similar or stricter restrictions.</div></body>

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LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- Lewiston's syringe service program will face stricter rules after voters approved changes to the program during last week's midterm election. About 59% of Lewiston voters supported the ordinance, which requires a one-for-one syringe exchange and limits individuals to 20 clean syringes per day. The ordinance also...

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LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- Lewiston's syringe service program will face stricter rules after voters approved changes to the program during last week's midte

Lewiston syringe service program to be more tightly enforced

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