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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@9MTZNC41yr1Y
Yes, but only if such places prioritize treatment and rehabilitation instead of perpetuating drug use
@9L74FFC1yr1Y
Yes, but only if such havens prioritize rehabilitation and treatment for addiction instead of further encouraging drug use
@9XNYPCS8mos8MO
Yes, as long as such places prioritize treatment and rehabilitation rather than encouraging further drug abuse.
@9S6KWMX10mos10MO
Yes, but legalize substances that are deemed illegal but still arrest those under the influence if they commit another crime
Yes, as long as these havens prioritize treatment and rehabilitation instead of perpetuating drug abuse
@9MFBRSL1yr1Y
Yes, but only if such places are accompanied by treatment and rehabilitation. Jobs and skills training along with other forms of social support should also be included
@9GDMX4S2yrs2Y
Yes, treat drug abuse as a health crisis, not a criminal issue, but such havens should be accompanied by treatment and rehabilitation
Yes, as long as these havens are accompanied by treatment and rehabilitation.
@9BQ3RCJ2yrs2Y
No, rehabilitate them instead.
@945RFZF3yrs3Y
No. Open quality drug treatment centers at no cost for those living with substance abuse disorder, and stop criminalizing addiction.
@8VBRQ8T4yrs4Y
No, all drugs should be legal but regulated and taxed. The income made from the taxes then will be used towards rehabilitation programs for addicts and towards educate programs about safe use and negative effects of drugs. Regulation also will ensure the drugs are made properly to reduce addictions and overdoses.
@8R4XHH24yrs4Y
Yes, and drugs should be legalised.
@8PZT5KYWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
Yes and offer rehab while their to try to and help them get and stay clean, if they go 2 years with no positive drug tests they are free to leave but are still welcome to stay
@8PGRMSN5yrs5Y
No but they should help them get clean.
Yes drug abuse is a health issue not a criminal issue but emphasize importance of rehabilitation
@bentran5yrs5Y
No, a stronger push for rehabilitation centers is a better solution
@8D2CSQ55yrs5Y
Yes, but if there is a focus on rehabilitation and addressing the core reason for partaking
@8JV832J5yrs5Y
Yes, but it must lead to a rehabilitation program.
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