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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@9DG87Q82yrs2Y
other services should be more funded to help people get off drugs
@927WXT6New Democratic3yrs3Y
not enough info on this topic.
Depending on the type of drug there are having.
@8VBB74R4yrs4Y
Yes but have common sense about the location. These areas end up being sketchy for pedestrians and reduce business for any companies surrounding the site.
@8T4W3894yrs4Y
Yes, during the weaning-off process until they are able to be clean and not use again.
@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
@8F9WRX95yrs5Y
Put the money into treatment instead
@9BJ887SNew Democratic2yrs2Y
No, but increase funding for rehabilitation programs and decriminalize drug use
@9BBG8QH2yrs2Y
Don’t fund it and try and make the person go to a rehabilitation Center because addiction is able to be overrun
@999RKPG2yrs2Y
No, but treat drug abuse as a health issue, not a criminal issue
@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!
@9C8X4RV2yrs2Y
Yes. There will still be drug abuse and overdoes if there is a safe haven or not.
@8D5WDQM5yrs5Y
yes but also try and get them some sort of rehab
@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
@dandyman4yrs4Y
No, but reduce penalties and provide more support for rehabilitation and assistance programs
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