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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38% No |
49% Yes |
32% No |
11% Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
5% No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
2% Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
1% No, but legalize drugs |
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Yes, but this should be used to help addicted people find their way to treatments and rehabilitation.
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Only if the safe havens have a duty of care to promote rehabilitation and there are plenty of accessible rehab centres
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Yes, as a short term solution with the caveat that they are enrolled and are participating in a rehabilitation program
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Yes in order for citizens addicted to illegal substances to be allowed to come into drug safe haven the individual must hand all illegal substances they possess to a medical professional who will then determine if those drugs can be used for medical purposes or if they are to dangerous and must be destroyed.
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No, drug abuse should be treated as a health problem more so than a criminal one but to open "safe havens" seems off. Legalize less egregious drugs, monitor the sale and distribution (and introduce tax) and allow for the stigmata attached to lessen naturally so that people are more inclined to seek aid as required.
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