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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@8WCV5PP3yrs3Y
Yes, I think that drug use should be treated as a health issue not a criminal issue to an extent. People should be willing to take help in order to combat their addiction and one day overcome it
@8SFDLS64yrs4Y
No, but legalize and regulate drugs.
@3868DQW4yrs4Y
Yes, and these people should be guided towards rehabilitation services under a government-funded health care system.
@7Z659224yrs4Y
Yes, but I prefer legalizing drugs
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, with the agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited, pre-determined transitional period, after which the addict agrees to enter a rehabilitation center
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited, pre-determined transitional period, after which the addict agrees to enter a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited transitional period after which the addict agrees to enter a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited transitional period after which the addict agrees to enter a rehabilitation center
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited transitional period with the addict agreeing to enter a rehabilitation center afterwards
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited transitional period as long as the addict agrees to enter a rehabilitation center afterwards
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, with the agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time transition period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for a limited transitional period with the addict agreeing to enter a rehabilitation center afterwards.
@8DDP7D34yrs4Y
No, but provide adequate resources for addicts.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, provided that there is an agreement with the addict that he/she will only utilize the facility for a limited, transitional period of time before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, under an agreement with the addict that he/she will only utilize the facility for a limited, transitional period of time before agreeing to enter a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but with the caveat that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time, transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, under a signed agreement with the addict that he/she will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time, transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, with the addict agreeing that he/she will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time, transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, with an agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time, transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but with the caveat that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but with the caveat that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but with the agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, with the agreement that the addict will only utilize the facility for a limited, one-time transitional period before entering a rehabilitation center
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