Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Yes but with a plan to withdraw from the substance over x amount of time and have rehab be mandatory.

I think they should also have a 'punch card' to promote addiction recovery. You can't come too many times as time goes on until you've fully recovered.

No; we do not have either the state or government resources necessary to properly implement such a solution. However, funding for rehabilitation centers should be increased and drug abuse should be treated as a health issue first.

Yes, and these centers should also provide treatment for substance use disorders to help them stop using dangerous drugs.

I understand the justification behind the idea, but there are large-scale logistical and funding problems that would make this very difficult to implement successfully in the US - and I think we’ve seen some of that in the cities that have tried it. I would increase funding for rehabilitation centers, support the institution of quality control measures to prevent unscientific treatments from creeping in, and lower the classifications of certain drugs and prison sentences for possessing them.

Yes but make it private so religious zealots can't take pictures and scare people into thinking that the war on drugs is winnable. Read Carl hart from Harvard or Columbia. If we believe in freedom we need to prove it. We've done it with guns and it's time to do it with drugs.

No, but communities should be allowed to do that if they so wish. Test kits and instructions (on how to use as safely as possible) should be more easily accessible. Drugs should be legalized.

the idea of a safe haven could work if the haven itself was a rehabilitation center that would gradually ease the user of of drugs

No. Funding should be increased for rehab centers

I believe that safe havens should provide a rehab service to help drug addicts slowly get off drugs.

Yes, As long as its to help rehabilitate the drug users, aka stopping addiction

Yes, but require registration and requirements for rehabilitation

No, but clean needles/narcan/a place to dispose of paraphernalia safely should be provided somewhere throughout the community. I think anybody caught actively doing drugs should be taken to a FREE rehab facility and given a safe space to get clean. They shouldn't be legalized, but they should be decriminalized.

Yes, so long as effort is made to wean people off of their addictions.

dont believe it should be legal but it should be decriminalized as its not a criminal issue and should be treated as a health issue

No, but I would increase funding for rehabilitation centers, support the institution of quality control measures to prevent unscientific treatments from creeping in, and lower the classifications of certain drugs and prison sentences for possessing them.

No, instead rehabilitate them so they can get help getting better.

people should be focused on getting the help they need to get off of drugs without law enforcement locking them up like animals

No, but all drugs should be legal outside of cities which should have clear borders

No, but still treat as health issue, and increase funding for rehabilitation centers

No, focus on helping them break the habit, not strengthen it.

Yes, as long as the centers are privatized

Yes, make them lab rats to test out new ones too.

So long as it is far away from residential areas schools and churches.

Yes, and completely decriminalize drugs of all kinds.

Yes but also teach and inform those individuals that there are other ways to receive help and that they have access to rehab programs

no, it would encourage drug use but i do believe it should be treated as a health issue vs. as criminal issue

No. Have them be in an environment without drugs but be understanding when relapses occur and offer them mental health treatment and therapy for their addictions. Decrease their access to the drug.

I’m really unsure with this one. In a way it could help but it’s still kind of condoning in drug use. But I’m still very unsure.

Yes, but patients have a certain time to get better before they have to leave its a rehab center

Yes, but only temporarily until they can participate in a rehabilitation program

Yes but have overdoses that happen in the safe havens must go to rehab for minimum of 30 days and the state should pay for it up to 2 time in a life time.

Yes, only if it has the chance to reduce drug use

Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue, but these places should not be funded solely by the government - users should have to pay a few dollars and money can also be paid by the state or private donors and charities

Drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, rehabilitation centers and "safe havens" should be cooperative in the effort to reduce the drug overdose death rate and the number of people addicted to drugs.

No, but require people to go to rehab & counseling as they are not usually in their right mind to choose to get help and cost a tremendous amount on their friends, family and society. Get them help, not more drugs.

Yes, as long as the goal is rehabilitation

Should be allowed to exist but as private entities, no tax payer money.

yes treat as a health issue and legalize drugs

No, funding needs to be directed towards providing effective, private mental health facilities and treatments.

No but drug addiction should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue.

No. Mandate getting people off the streets so that they are forced to face addiction and ready them for treatment. The problem is way too big now.

No, this seems like a waste of money and it seems like it takes away from rehabilitation efforts.

No, but offer drug rehab instead of criminal charges for drug users as a first option.

Yes, with restrictions on certain drugs and a contract stating the place is liable for any casualties at their facility

Yes, but try to get them off them.

Yes, but only if it also means reformation and an attempt to quit

No, and increase funding for rehabilitation centers.

Yes, I think it is wise for a person who is addicted to drugs to be cared for by a medical professional. I believe that if these individuals are going to find and use these drugs anyways, it would be better that these drugs are administered in a clean and sterile environment using clean equipment by a medical professional. I also think it would be wise for addiction to be treated as a health issue and not a criminal issue, and for these clinics to integrate rehabilitation in order to help addicts recover from addiction and help ween them off of dependency.

No. But there needs to be more assistance for detox and drug rehab.

Yes, but make sure it's a program to eliminate use

No, instead, this should be treated as a health issue. Drugs should not be used unless you have a prescription for drugs for bodily issues, mental issues.

Only if they are in a detox 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.

The idea is great, but my tax money shouldn’t fund this

Yes, but only if the safe havens are part of an addiction treatment program that eventually leads the user to stop using illegal drugs and undergo mental health treatment.

If the cities wish to, yes. But all drugs should be legalized and/or decriminalized. Addictions should be treated as a health issue rather than criminal.