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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@8YQGHTTNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Depend on where they are
@8W2L44P4yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be away from schools and towns or anywhere there is kids
@8QFCQGTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, and these facilities should provide a safe supply of alternative drugs.
@8HDVW7QConservative5yrs5Y
Yes, but they should also be booked into a rehabilitation centre
@9BJ887SNew Democratic2yrs2Y
No, but increase funding for rehabilitation programs and decriminalize drug use
Yes, but put these facilities further from residential areas
@9863HW42yrs2Y
MAKE HUMANS FEEL HUMAN AGAIN! Addiction is familiar in any family, anywhere. When in active addiction you loose your sense of humanity. Let’s help give it back!
@925SXXX3yrs3Y
Depends on if they want to improve they’re lives
@9C8X4RV2yrs2Y
Yes. There will still be drug abuse and overdoes if there is a safe haven or not.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited transitional period after which the addict agrees to enter a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited transitional period after which the addict agrees to enter a rehabilitation center
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited transitional period with the addict agreeing to enter a rehabilitation center afterwards
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited transitional period as long as the addict agrees to enter a rehabilitation center afterwards
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, with the agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time transition period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited transitional period with the addict agreeing to enter a rehabilitation center afterwards.
@8D5WDQM5yrs5Y
yes but also try and get them some sort of rehab
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, provided that there is an agreement with the addict that he/she will only utilize the facility for a limited, transitional period of time before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, under an agreement with the addict that he/she will only utilize the facility for a limited, transitional period of time before agreeing to enter a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but with the caveat that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time, transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, under a signed agreement with the addict that he/she will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time, transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, with the addict agreeing that he/she will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time, transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, with an agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time, transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but with the caveat that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but with the caveat that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but with the agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, with the agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited, pre-determined transitional period, after which the addict agrees to enter a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited, pre-determined transitional period, after which the addict agrees to enter a rehabilitation center
@8W9KX2R4yrs4Y
there should be however it should also help them to no longer do it and seek help
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, with the agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center
@7PKT4CJ4yrs4Y
Yes, but not at the expense of traditional treatment centers
@8WCV5PP4yrs4Y
Yes, I think that drug use should be treated as a health issue not a criminal issue to an extent. People should be willing to take help in order to combat their addiction and one day overcome it
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