Iran-The hardline islamic country has surprised the world with their attempt to control AIDS among drug users. Iran is neighbours with afghanistan, the world’s largest producer of opium. This has certain disadvantages. Hence the country has taken up a very good policy towards the control and eradication of AIDS which is very highly prevalent among drug users. Even though about a decade back, the country used to execute people who were involved in drug trafficking and it has strict rules about drug use, today we see that they have brought about a lot of changes.

These changes include a radical change in the way addicts are treated. The concern is towards curing the addiction problem. This has a a very direct effect on the issue. Needle Exchange programs have been started by the Government itself, in which addicts can come up and exchange old needles and get new ones. Another important step is the way in which an addict is treated- If he is ready to accept treatment, he is not looked on as a criminal. This gives the addicts a chance to reform.

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