I think this could be a really great topic for your essay. I think the general consensus within the social work community is that risk reduction is a worthwhile endeavor in conjunction with treatment and prevention. You said that you'd frame it as a "prevention strategy," which I think would be good. Maybe read some studies on risk reduction and needle exchanges to get some ideas for phrasing and vocabulary so your essay doesn't come off as too inflammatory. I think you should go for it.
Needle Exchange Programs-Too Controversial a Topic for the Personal Statement?
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I think this could be a really great topic for your essay. I think the general consensus within the social work community is that risk reduction is a worthwhile endeavor in conjunction with treatment and prevention. You said that you'd frame it as a "prevention strategy," which I think would be good. Maybe read some studies on risk reduction and needle exchanges to get some ideas for phrasing and vocabulary so your essay doesn't come off as too inflammatory. I think you should go for it.