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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@9QJQF599mos9MO
Yes, but would need to know what this would cost the taxpayer. I think legalizing certain drugs so they are produced and sold in a regulated environment is a good idea. However, the use of these drugs in public should still be illegal.
@9QHRG3P9mos9MO
I agree there should be safe havens for them to use it "safely" but it should also involve some sort of support for them to get them off it
@9QH63P29mos9MO
I want to see drug addicts have more support especially if they are on the streets, but I struggle to imagine people using these safe havens. If I wanted to do drugs I wouldn't want to do them under supervision to be honest
@9Q8QMMX9mos9MO
Hard to see it as a good idea, but then people take drugs regardless, if a safe place is offered, the risks to them is lessened. It's hard to decide waht is best here
@9PSLC5Y9mos9MO
No, “safe havens” should be focused on helping addicts drop their addictions. Help these people build meaningful relationships with the community. Encourage support of the community, give them a higher purpose.
@9P6GYWRLiberal Democrat10mos10MO
Yes, to treat drug abuse as a health issue not a criminal one. Rehabilitation should be encouraged and advise should be provided while they are there
@9P62VKR10mos10MO
Drug abusers should receive medical help and help to recover, but not over and over and over again, when they keep going back on drugs. Their Criminal activities, whilst abusing drugs should be treated criminally
@9D8NGK52yrs2Y
Addicts should not get funded as most of the time its there own dault
@99ZCC3N2yrs2Y
This might feel too big brotherly, it depends on how it is done.
@92DTNJF3yrs3Y
We should abolish drug use all together
@8S7JY6KLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Yes, but only via a program or referral
@8S6YSMR4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those on a care program or referral.
@8S3RFQK4yrs4Y
Yes, but ensure people get home and away from public areas afterwards
@98Z6S5B2yrs2Y
No, and enforce tougher drug laws.
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