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Morgan Bryant found hope at a syringe exchange program in Indiana. She used to struggle with meth and heroin addiction but wanted to stop sharing needles and get treatment for hepatitis C. The Damien Center in Indianapolis helped her exchange needles for clean supplies and naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses. Now, Bryant is almost two years sober. However, Indiana lawmakers are debating whether to extend these programs. Some argue they facilitate drug use, while others see them as vital for public health. One piece of legislation aims to keep exchanges open, but its future is uncertain.