Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

No i don't believe the UK Government would be able to implement it effectively becoming more like Portland Oregon than places like Portugal funding is also needed for rehab not supply.

Yes, but medical professionals goal should be to treat addiction and help authorities to uncover illegal drug pushers/providers from patients who still buy besides the legal service

I think this is a good idea to try and help wean them off rather than just letting them do them safely

Maybe, it is in a safe environment but it is just another way for addicts to continue the use of harmful drugs which is dangerous

Yes but only for those who are addicted, steps need to be taken to ensure that this doesn’t promote drug use like in America.

Yes, but be commited to getting them off drugs by forcing them to join a program on entry backed by law enforcement

"Drug Havens" as proposed seems destined to increase stigmatization and if so designated are likely to do more harm than good, as well as becoming targets for ill-informed public aggression. However, substance misuse does need to be viewed as a mental health/biochemical issue and gradual decriminalization is essential, beginning with substances with low social impacts and addiction levels such as cannabis in order to free up policing/legal resources.

Yes, However Drugs and drug use should still be a criminal offence. There is still the possibility of this service be abused, therefore those partaking should be expected to use this service as a serious method to get off drugs. Those who abuse it will be prosecuted under existing drugs law.

If you choose to use illegal drugs you forfeit your health-care during the time you are intoxicated.

Yes, but use it as a rehabilitation centre to force them to stop.

Yes, but this should also include methods of rehabilitation.

it depends if we're talking about drugs like weed and stuff like it then yes. but if we're talking about the yucky stuff then no

No, but legalise and regulate drugs. Crimilasation causes a social taboo and prevents the public from viewing this as a medical concern

Yes. Drug use should be seen as a health issue over criminal, but it should also be an area of rehabilitation.

yes, but funding into proven successful rehab is required for users of safe havens, to try reduce their dependence on illegal drugs

Yes, but people who use these facilities should be enrolled into rehab. More funding should be put into rehab facilities for those who are unable to afford it.

Legalise drugs and use the revenue and tax and profits to invest in public services.

Very difficult to say for sure, nuanced question but generally yes for most, if institutionalised.

Yes, all drugs should be legalised, allow the opening of Opium Dens, where drugs can be purchased & consumed in as safe a way as possible

Yes but with an aim at reducing usage

Complex issue!
I am inclined to say, yes, give this idea a trial but with rigorous oversight and review.

Priorities: save lives; avoid knock-on harms eg. to addicts' families; protect those they may affect in other ways eg. if driving ; reduce addiction; eliminate incentive and opportunities for criminal profiteering from drugs and their promotion of addiction and subsidiary crime (eg. threats of violence and thefts to sustain habit).

Yes, but not for heroin

Yes this would lowe drug overdose deaths and slowly divert people away from drug abuse

No. Drug users should be jailed.

No, but more should be done to address the causes of addiction in the first place and rehabilitation.

Yes, if it’s privately funded

No drugs are illegal jail all addicts until clean zero tolerance

I am torn between the fact that it would encourage drug use, but also reduce fatalities from dug overdoses

No, but decriminalise drugs and offer help and rehabilitation instead of incarceration

Yes, but only allow them to stay if they are willing to attempt to come off the drug(s) eventually

Open to the idea but they must not be taxpayer funded

Yes but only is these places are eventually trying to get people out of their drug addiction

yes, this would keep drug use off of the streets and keep the public safer

No, all drugs that cause harm to you or other people should always be illegal.

yes but only when 100% necessary

Yes, but, decrease the amount of drugs they use daily until they quit

No but drug abuse should be treated as a health issue and not a criminal issue. I'm not certain that "safe havens" prevent drug abuse and that this wouldn't be a drain on resources. The Government needs to do more to educate and support those with addiction issues.

Only if this action is part of a larger plan with fully funded support for those who want to reduce drug use

We should decriminalise drug usage

Just do rehab

Hang them by the balls

No, but decriminalize drug use as this is a health issue not a criminal issue

All drugs should be legalised and regulated