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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@9W4QXDCNew Democratic6mos6MO
Yes, but there should be a limited amount of time they can access them, to encourage them to go clean
@9RC97PLNew Democratic9mos9MO
Yes, not only is this a mental health issue but the facility should be heavily geared towards funneling clients into rehabilitation.
@9X4H4HRNew Democratic6mos6MO
I feel like drug addiction should be treated as a health issue, but I don't think this is a good solution.
@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 10mos10MO
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.
@9FKJDJTNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, but encourage using less and less every time, until they are sober.
@95SJWGRNew Democratic3yrs3Y
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.)
@939QXJ43yrs3Y
Yes, but provide rehabilitative services
@927WXT6New Democratic3yrs3Y
not enough info on this topic.
@8YQGHTTNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Depend on where they are
@8XVNB98New Democratic3yrs3Y
legalize drugs and create programs for people to feel connacted.
@8V3HPBLNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, drug use should be treated as a health issue, but higher the funding for rehabilitation centers. The priority should be rehab centers first.
@8V28JMZNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but sobriety should be encouraged, other activities should be available to reduce use, and amount given should be monitored.
@8TYWNDPNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Unfortunately these don't seem to work. Need more access to rehab
@8TVCFC8New Democratic4yrs4Y
Rather use the money for better and more treatment programs mandatory treatment
@8TFVW57New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, in addition to adding social services to assist them with basic services such as nutrition, housing, counselling, drug treatment, etc.
@8RZM9TFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
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.
@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
@99JRKDXNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes but reduce the doce every time so they get better and don’t do drugs anymore
@99HZCMTNew Democratic2yrs2Y
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.
@99BZ226New Democratic2yrs2Y
Mixed between safe havens and rehab programs
@8WHRFVNNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but make them similar to rehabilitation centers.
@8V76GNDNew Democratic4yrs4Y
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.
@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
@8W9KX2R4yrs4Y
there should be however it should also help them to no longer do it and seek help
@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.
@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
@8532KYJ2yrs2Y
No, empower the government to rehabilitate the addicts
@8SFDLS64yrs4Y
No, but legalize and regulate drugs.
@3868DQW4yrs4Y
Yes, and these people should be guided towards rehabilitation services under a government-funded health care system.
@7Z659224yrs4Y
Yes, but I prefer legalizing drugs
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, with the agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited 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.
@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.
@8DDP7D35yrs5Y
No, but provide adequate resources for addicts.
@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 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.
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