Free needles for addicts to stem the spread of AIDS

Title

Free needles for addicts to stem the spread of AIDS

Genre

Interview

TX Date

18 Dec 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:03

Description

Health Secretary, Norman Fowler on a pilot scheme under which drug addicts will receive free needles - along with counselling - in the fight against AIDS. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Norman Fowler

Keywords

Viruses; Government; Police; Drug abuse; Illegal drugs; Health policy; Counselling; AIDS; Condoms; Syringes; Drug abuse counselling; Pharmaceutical Society

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