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

yes this will reduce drug overdose and death this should be treated as a health issue not criminal issue people need a place to go to get help and support

Yes, not only is this a mental health issue but the facility should be heavily geared towards funneling clients into rehabilitation.

I feel like drug addiction should be treated as a health issue, but I don't think this is a good solution.

Yes, and make sure that consumption centres are properly managed to ensure that all individuals (whether employees or citizens with addictions) feel that they are safe. Drug addictions should be treated with the same respect as mental health conditions & be provided with similar types of care/education services.

Yes, but encourage using less and less every time, until they are sober.

Only under conditions of medical supervision if agreed to a rehabilitation program. Tax the rich increase on addictions. Government makes enough tax on addictions (lottery, cigarettes, vaping products, sugary drinks, cannabis, recyclables, electronics, tires, etc.)

not enough info on this topic.

No, drug addicts should not be criminals and should receive help from medical professionals but should not be permitted to use drugs

yes they should be able to have a safe haven as long as it is not near a school or elderly home. it needs to be built somewhere so that everyone is safe.

Depend on where they are

legalize drugs and create programs for people to feel connacted.

this will only cause my long term problems, this will allow drug users to feel that it is okay to do drugs if their is a place for it, i think there should be a place that evaluates someone on drugs and allows them to observe the way he/she reacts. giving them a shelter to detox, with someone by their bedside, then their should be an addiction anonymous group that allows people to talk about their experience on drugs and whether or not it had a positive or negative outcome. their should be a place that allows someone to heal, using illegal drugs to me doesn't feel like it should be a cri…  Read moreme but yes more of a health issue, Some people start on these drugs due to childhood traumas that inflicted this type of behavior, if someone as a child grew up around someone who was always under the influence sometimes it is not their fault because they were not taught any better then that.

Yes, but it should be away from schools and towns or anywhere there is kids

Yes, drug use should be treated as a health issue, but higher the funding for rehabilitation centers. The priority should be rehab centers first.

No, use the money to create more support programs to help addicts get help and off drugs

Yes, but sobriety should be encouraged, other activities should be available to reduce use, and amount given should be monitored.

Unfortunately these don't seem to work. Need more access to rehab

Yes, have the medical professionals help them overcome addiction

Rather use the money for better and more treatment programs mandatory treatment

Yes, in addition to adding social services to assist them with basic services such as nutrition, housing, counselling, drug treatment, etc.

Yes, during the weaning-off process until they are able to be clean and not use again.

There shouldn't be a need for these safe havens, because everywhere should be a safe haven. Drugs should not be illegal at all, and drug abuse or addiction should be treated as a medical issue and not a criminal one.

Yes, and these facilities should provide a safe supply of alternative drugs.

Create "safe havens" for people to go to where they won't be arrested or judged and also provide care and resources to help them overcome such problems

relegated to certain areas. away from schools, parks etc

No, but increase funding for rehabilitation programs and decriminalize drug use

Yes but reduce the doce every time so they get better and don’t do drugs anymore

yes but i also think it should focus more on rehabilitation. only no if it decreases spending on rehab programs and no if itll make addictions worse.

Mixed between safe havens and rehab programs

Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a class issue, not a criminal issue.

yes but only if they also receive help in overcoming addiction such as access to adiction meetings

Yes, but make them similar to rehabilitation centers.

Supporting safe drug use for addicts should be seen as part of rehab, and collaboration here can increase addict opportunities for self sufficiency and reintegration into safe and caring social networks. We now have world models that support this approach and demonstrate the success of this approach. In Canada, Dr. Gabor Mate is a leader in this approach, and we should take advantage of the results we have seen with his work to build appropriate resources for dealing with addictions.