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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@927WXT6New Democratic3yrs3Y
not enough info on this topic.
@8YQGHTTNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Depend on where they are
@8W2L44P4yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be away from schools and towns or anywhere there is kids
@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.
@adfafjNew Democratic4yrs4Y
relegated to certain areas. away from schools, parks etc
@9BJ887SNew Democratic2yrs2Y
No, but increase funding for rehabilitation programs and decriminalize drug use
@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.
@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.
@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 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.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited, pre-determined transitional period, after which the addict agrees to enter a rehabilitation center
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, with the agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center
@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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