sprututbyte
Sprututbyte is a term used in Swedish-speaking contexts to describe services that provide sterile syringes in exchange for used ones, as part of harm-reduction efforts aimed at reducing the spread of blood-borne infections among people who inject drugs.
Etymology: The word is a compound of sprut (syringe) and utbyte (exchange), reflecting its function as a
Typical services include fixed-site or mobile needle-syringe programs, free distribution of sterile syringes, safe disposal containers,
Operation models vary; some programs require an exchange (return one used syringe for one sterile), others operate
Public health impact reported in many regions includes reduced syringe-sharing, increased uptake of testing, and lower
Legality and public opinion around sprututbyte differ by jurisdiction. In many countries, needle-syringe programs operate within