article_snippet.sent: The increase has been linked to injection drug use, primarily of the prescription opioid opana.
article_snippet.sent: Most notably, a temporary needle exchange program that began April 4.
article_snippet.sent: As of Tuesday, more than 4,300 clean syringes had been distributed and more than 3,100 used needles had been turned in, according to the Indiana Department of Health.
highlights_snippet.sent: More than 4,300 needles have been distributed through temporary needle exchange program .