In 2018, officials in the U.S. city of Philadelphia city proposed opening a “safe haven” in an effort to combat the city's heroin epidemic. In 2016 64,070 people died in the U.S. from drug overdoses - a 21% increase from 2015. 3/4 of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. are caused by the opioid class of drugs which includes prescription painkillers, heroin and fentanyl. To combat the epidemic cities including Vancouver, BC and Sydney, AUS opened safe havens where addicts can inject drugs under the supervision of medical professionals. The safe havens reduce the overdose death…
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yes, if they are coming in to wean of the drug and are using it under medical supervision, lowering the dose in a monitored way and the person coming in actually wants to get better and isn't coming in just to use again. Patients must be monitored in-between the time they come in to make sure they are not using outside of their treatment plan
Alternatively more help should be offered to those addicted in the way of counselling and rehabilitation
No and people caught using illegal drugs should be forcibly rehabilitated and lose some of their rights
People with addictions who are trying to receive help to stop should be away from others still continuing to use drugs
This is a tricky topic, I don’t think this service should be allowed, however maybe some drugs should be legalised for personal used, so that people have the choice. But should be encouraged to no take drugs. make people aware of the risks. But weather it’s legal or illegal people will still take drugs.
Yes: to reduce drug overdose death rate; drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal one; legalise drugs too.
Possibly introduce a trial. IF the emphasis is on treating as a medical issue and does not lead to drug dealing ghettos then may be a helpful tool in battle against drug problems.
Yes, provided they are legally required to return regularly and dosages reduced gradually to zero help cure their addiction.
Drug addiction is a mental issue though it should, usually, be taken care of in rehabilitation centers
yes, but funding into proven successful rehab is required for users of safe havens, to try reduce their dependence on illegal drugs
Yes but should also provide rehabilitation services at the same time
Legalise and provide health care for addicts, it is a health issue, alcoholism isn't demonised
Legalise class B and lower grade drugs and fund rehabilitation centres with money from not trying drug charges
Yes, with the aim of decrease overdoses and weening users off illegal drugs
This particular question has many other topics to be addressed first, before any sensible decision can be made. It is a major problem - I agree. We must repair the fabric from all the holes in our society, as there are many reasons why both the young and old might choose to turn to drugs.
Yes, but have the safe havens take people with the goal that they will be addiction free at the end
A combination of both safe heavens and some types of drug legalization.
Yes. It would decrease or stop drug users becoming criminals for their addiction.
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