Reducing Harm: The plan aims to help addicts through substitute drugs and rehabilitation and will be implemented nationwide on July 1

The Department of Health is expected to broaden the scope of its Harm Reduction Program for drug addicts starting on July 1, supported by the Cabinet's allocation of NT$81 million (US$2.5 million) from its second reserved budget.

The Harm Reduction Program will include a clean-needle project, expand HIV examination and offer substitute treatment for drug addicts.

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