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 by insuring the addicted patients are given drugs that are not contaminated or poisoned. Since 2001 5,900 people have overdosed at a safe haven in Sydney, Australia but no one has died. Proponents argue that the safe havens are the only proven solution to lower the overdose fatality rate and prevent the spread of diseases like HIV-AIDS. Opponents argue that safe havens may encourage illegal drug use and re-direct funding from traditional treatment centers.
on the condition it is used in a rehabilitive manner, and not just a place to fuel negative habits
Yes there should be 10 cities on the southern border that all crime including drug use is legal but everywhere else they are executed
Yes, but only to help them to not be dependent on drugs any longer
Yes, and legalize certain drugs such as Cannabis so quality control can be established
yes but as a way to help people stop doing drugs
Yes, but medical professionals should help reduce use
Yes, integrate these with rehabilitation treatment
Only allow lesser drugs and tax the sale of .
Yes, but keep them monitored by health care professionals and keep the doses low. Treat it like a rehabilitation center but without dying of withdraws.
Offer help centers and rehabs instead of promoting places to go use drugs. Help centers and rehabs need to be heavily subsidized.
yes but only if they are being helped to quit the addiction
All drugs should be decriminalized. Addiction is a healthcare issue, and healthcare should be completely privatized.
No, this would encourage drug use, but increase funding for rehabilitation centers.
Yes, and legalize drugs (with local gov't setting usage regulations)
Yes, but only for the purpose of withdrawal as part of a rehabilitation program
This is the dumbest question i have ever heard in my life. whoever says yes to this needs to go to a mental health facility. why would you even have this on here dumb question im losing brain cells on this survey.
Yes, but you don't get it for free, you must provide some type of community service to receive anything.
No, not unless the ultimate goal is to get people clean of drugs
Yes, because it will reduce hospitalizations and death from overdosing, but there should also be resources there to help people quit using if they choose
No, not only is this not a cost effective method, but we already have a shortage of medical professionals such as nurses.
Yes, as long as there is a demand, there will always be a supply. We need to look at fixing the demand, instead of using a lot of money perpetually escalating the battle with suppliers. Some countries have great examples of programs like this, with amazing results. We need to invest in people.
Yes, along with decriminalizing ALL drugs. Also have the safe havens fused with rehabilitation programs (in- or out-patient) that are available if the addict wants to make use of them.
No no no no. Unless individuals utilizing the space are then checked into a rehab course same day. Otherwise nature will takes its course unfortunately
Yes, and legalize/decriminalize drugs
No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers. Instead cities should increase funding for rehabilitation centers.
yes because it helps reduce the drug overdose rate and its a health issue not a criminal issue
Yes, drug addiction should be treated as a health issue. The people of these cities and states should vote to decide whether they want these types of facilities in their community. These facilities should also offer rehabilitation to those who desire it.
No, but increase programs for treatment and rehabilitation
Yes, but only for some drugs. Drugs should not be criminalized however.
Yes, but keep the government funding limited
Yes, if accompanied by rehabilitation. Drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal offence.
No, but I support a clean needle exchange.
Not a federal issue, should be up to cities.
No, but legalize marijuana use.
No but drug abuse should be treated medically not criminally
again your dumb if you agree
Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue, and rehab should be more accessible
No, but legalize recreational marijuana use.
No, they should arrest the user
No, but decriminalize drug abuse and increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation.
Yes, but privatize them
No, safe havens should be utilized as a rehabilitation/detox center for those addicted. Allowing individuals addicted to drugs to continue using will not help them stop.
I don't think there should be "safe havens" for supervised drug use, but instead govt funded rehabilitation centers that those convicted of non-violent drug crimes should be sent to in order to overcome addiction.
Yes, but also help with rehabilitation efforts
No. This would just be another expense of the Fed govt.
No, but provide free drug rehab instead.
Yes, however with this there should be rehabilitation centers too
No, it is unethical to ask a healthcare worker to supervise a risky and unhealthy behavior and yet not intervene unless it becomes a matter of life and death.
Save-havens encourage drug use, so they should not be provided, rather, instead support drug addicted people with rehabilitation programs, with the constant supervision of medical professionals, and a place to stay (as hospitals provide sickly people a place to stay).
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