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 rate… Read more
@ISIDEWITH6yrs6Y
No
@9FBG3VQ3wks3W
If you just throw someone into the abyss of recovery, they will want more of what they had. You can either release them after a week and the fall of the horse again, or you can help them and only give them a small dosage so they can ease off of it.
@9FQXTKD2 days2D
I disagree cause we should treat addicts as a health crisis and we should do everything in our power to cure them of their illness and not as criminals the true criminals are those who deal the illegal drugs, we should shut down the border and reduce the risk of illegal drugs from crossing our borders
@9FL67W61wk1W
Drug users brains are required when using the drug only once. It is natural selection as to who will fall to the perils of addiction, but for certain people will. By supporting safe havens, we can reduce death rates, rampant drug use, and promote rehabilitation and education.
@9FLPRV57 days7D
those suck they should be here or even thought of they suck and are enableing people and killing people.
@ISIDEWITH6yrs6Y
Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue
@9FNKH34 5 days5D
Drug abuse should be treated as a health issue if and only if no one was harmed mentally or physically.
@9FQXTKD2 days2D
Did you know that 1/3rd of those diagnosed with clinical depression are likely to engage in drug abuse causes they get the counseling or proper treatment? That is a health crisis cause it's a way to self treat symptoms and not feel alone thats astonishing, and we should treat this with the upmost care
@ISIDEWITH6yrs6Y
No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers
@9FQXTKD2 days2D
The reason this wouldn't encourage drugs use is cause we would stop their supply of drugs and if they are in the presence of certified specialists they would get the proper treatment and counseling they deserve
@9FL67W61wk1W
It would be 100% regulated. There is no free rein on drug use here. They would know exactly what they were getting and be able to experience just enough to get them by. The withdraw effects from certain drugs can be dangerous and even result in death. Funding for rehabilitation is already low.
@ISIDEWITH6yrs6Y
@ISIDEWITH6yrs6Y
Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate
@9FN2R9T6 days6D
The reason why we shouldn't have Safe Haven is because they are not helping them individually and instead they making them more addicted and comfortable on staying on the drug.
No, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal one, but should be rehabilitated not enabling them
@8NTXZ4DIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they are offered multiple times help for addiction, and if their keys and license are taken for 28 hours. The worse drugs and stolen drugs shouldn't be allowed
@8D3G76H3yrs3Y
This should occur only if the people taking drugs are willing to submit to counseling and/or therapy.
@8DVCWKDRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate. Drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, NOT a criminal issue.
@92QY7WF1yr1Y
Yes, cities should do whatever they choose
@8LZ5V243yrs3Y
Yes, but deny those whom use the most harmful drugs, and offer help to any who enter the area as well as take their keys and drivers license for 24 hours
@98PJRK49mos9MO
Yes, cities should do as they choose
@9DYRT3B 4wks4W
No, and incentivise charitable organizations that provide aide to those addicted to drugs in the form of medical, psychological, and financial assistance.
@LobbyistUrchin4wks4W
@9C4JMF94mos4MO
Yes and other addictions too
@9B9XRGM6mos6MO
Yes, provided that the purpose of such facilities is to get the drug users off the drugs in the long term
@8ZPZ9Q22yrs2Y
Yes but it should only be used as a last resort
@9DD4DQ91mo1MO
Wow it's so easy to guess who is R and who is D on this one. The name of the State, certainly helps (although there were a few surprises).
Wondering how many people have walked in downtown Philly, San Fran, Seattle etc. and wondering where people think all the money for therapy is supposed to come from, and wondering how people so messed up from drugs will ever make the choice to get clean to voluntarily accept treatment.
Drug addiction is awful. Safe-havens may reduce deaths by overdose, but they turn those cities into $h!th0les. Lookup Kensington, Philadelphia on YouTube.
@GraciousWigeon1mo1MO
I totally understand your concerns about the potential negative impacts of drug "safe havens" on cities. The example of Kensington, Philadelphia, is indeed a stark reminder of how these measures can seemingly exacerbate the problem on the surface. However, it's important to remember that the drug crisis existed even before the introduction of such initiatives. These havens are just one approach to manage the crisis, with the primary aim of preventing fatal overdoses and the spread of infectious diseases. With regard to funding, it's certainly a complex issue. However, perhaps the focus should be on creating a more comprehensive strategy that includes prevention, treatment, and integration initiatives in addition to these safe havens. What are your thoughts on a holistic approach like this?
@8HLJ2YXRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but de-criminalize drug users.
@9848QVX10mos10MO
Yes, drug use should be treated as a health issue and safe havens should focus on rehabilitation.
@8HVMBCZLibertarian3yrs3Y
No but safe needle programs should be funded
@87P2SC311mos11MO
Yes, this will lower the drug overdose death rate but the medical professionals should not only supervise, but also work to rehabilitate the patients
@96P5F7Z12mos12MO
Yes but not under the supervision of medical professionals. Make narcan unavailable and let darwinism run its course.
@96M34CX12mos12MO
Addiction is a disease. The medical community needs to find the source of that disease for each patient and treat it, in addition to the addiction, or the addiction will never go away.
@8QM3V4Y3yrs3Y
No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation to lower drug use among the population. Drug use is a mental health issue and usually a symptom of other mental health issues rather than the originating cause. Treat on a case-by-case basis.
@8GPW4YL3yrs3Y
No, I believe that proper health care and education can allow a person who is addicted to become sober.
@carolinesack3yrs3Y
No
While it is definitely agreeable that education and health care will help them become sober, we have to account for all the problems unregulated use causes. Addiction is a disease. Relapse is part of addiction, making it more easy to overdose ater tolerance decreases in a period of time. Someone will overdose, like thousands do every day. Also, not to mention the spread of HIV and other diseases through used needles left on the street or shared. These facilities aren't encouraging, they are preventative and will be centered on education and the long journey to sobriety. We already have tons… Read more
@9FR42X9Women’s Equality2 days2D
there should be safe havens but it should be more of a rehabilitation program to get them off the drugs
@9FQT82T2 days2D
Yes, drug abuse should be treated as both a mental and physical health issue, not a criminal issue. but this has proven to encourage drug use in san francisco. rehabilitation centers would be more effective
@9FQN5RD3 days3D
Yes, unless drug abuse has been increasing in cities. Then cities should penalize drug dealers and treat people who are abusing drugs.
@9FP9GWD5 days5D
Yes, but they are consenting to not receiving live-saving care if they overdose.
@9FNB78L5 days5D
Only as a way to get people into drug rehab
@9FN4DK5 6 days6D
Yes but there needs to be strict time guidelines in place
@9FMT3TN6 days6D
As long as the city's citizens agree to put the funding forth.
@9FLSKXH 7 days7D
No, but I support needle exchange programs and don't use alone hotlines.
@9FLMFB47 days7D
No, instead they should be encouraged to enter rehabilitation programs.
@9FL7YBJ1wk1W
Yes but this should be a last resort measure
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