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…
Read moreResponse rates from 125k America voters.
48% Yes |
52% No |
35% Yes |
43% No |
11% Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
7% No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
2% Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
2% No, but legalize drugs |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 125k America voters.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Trend of how important this issue is for 125k America voters.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8GN4YCZ4yrs4Y
No, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal one, but should be rehabilitated not enabling them
@8NTXZ4D4yrs4Y
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
@9MTZNC45mos5MO
Yes, but only if such places prioritize treatment and rehabilitation instead of perpetuating drug use
@8D3G76H4yrs4Y
This should occur only if the people taking drugs are willing to submit to counseling and/or therapy.
@92QY7WF2yrs2Y
Yes, cities should do whatever they choose
@8DVCWKD4yrs4Y
Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate. Drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, NOT a criminal issue.
@98PJRK42yrs2Y
Yes, cities should do as they choose
@8LZ5V244yrs4Y
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
Stay up-to-date on the most recent “Safe Haven” news articles, updated frequently.
Join in on the most popular conversations.