New York City Program Takes Controversial Approach to Opioid Crisis Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email A dozen new hypodermic needles are given to a man who disposed of 12 used needles at a clinic, Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in Portland, Maine. ( Robert F. Bukaty / Associated Press ) Hosted by Alexandra Botti Produced by PRI and WNYC