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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@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No
If you give people a safe place to do drugs you are only increasing the issue with no chance at fixing it.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
Literally every test and study done on this issue proves the exact opposite...
@B3VGV2T 4mos4MO
Safe haven laws, while seemingly well-intentioned, may not be the most effective solution to infant abandonment, and in some cases, may even have unintended negative consequences. Instead of addressing the root causes of abandonment, they can create a system that prioritizes immediate response over long-term solutions and may discourage adoptions.
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Lack of Uniformity and Standardized Practices:
Safe haven laws are inconsistent across states, leading to a chaotic system without standardized training or data-drive… Read more
@9FBG3VQ2yrs2Y
If you just throw someone into the abyss of recovery, they will want more of what they had. You can either release them after a week and the fall of the horse again, or you can help them and only give them a small dosage so they can ease off of it.
@9G4TKWZ2yrs2Y
I disagree with Safe Haven only because giving a drug addict drugs is NOT going to fix his drug problem.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue
@9G2NRCJ 2yrs2Y
It should be treated as both. While they are victims, drug abusers are also criminals who engage in illegal transactions. The same goes for other illegal possessions such as unregistered firearms.
@Name-IrrelevantConstitution 7mos7MO
Drug abuse can be both a health and criminal issue. Our laws shouldn't encourage altered mental states and harmful substances. We can help addicts and control the damage at the same time.
@9FSSLPC2yrs2Y
Although drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, it causes others to encourage the usage of drugs and lower funding for rehab centers.
@9FNKH34 2yrs2Y
Drug abuse should be treated as a health issue if and only if no one was harmed mentally or physically.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes
@B4LTYL46mos6MO
Safe havens take away the over crowding of jails and hospitals. Safe havens are used to help people get on the road to recovery and safety.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers
@Name-IrrelevantConstitution 7mos7MO
While many people ignore drug laws, they're at least forced to operate under the radar currently. When the legal barrier and stigma is removed, drugs will be more accessible, including to children.
Even if it does ,( which it’s hard to say) the main point of discouraging drug use is protect people and combat addiction and overdose, so even if it may slightly increase usage making sure those who do use it do so safely is worth it
@B6YWFR84wks4W
Its better to have a safe injection site than to have one under a bridge or some other unsanitary place, also fund non-punitive rehab, neither of these two things are exclusive
@B64FDZTProgressive3mos3MO
Safe Havens can allow people to be able to rehab and we have seen that the War on Drugs has been a complete disaster and drug abuse is a health issue not a criminal one
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate
@9FN2R9T2yrs2Y
The reason why we shouldn't have Safe Haven is because they are not helping them individually and instead they making them more addicted and comfortable on staying on the drug.
No, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal one, but should be rehabilitated not enabling them
@9MTZNC41yr1Y
Yes, but only if such places prioritize treatment and rehabilitation instead of perpetuating drug use
@8NTXZ4DIndependent5yrs5Y
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
Safe drug use saves lives.
In a perfect world, there wouldn’t be drugs but we don’t live in that world. We live in a reality where people die on the streets. They deserve dignity and safety.
@6TKBPQD8mos8MO
Multiple overdoses saves lives
@Vot3rVo1ceChloe8mos8MO
Gradual suffocation saves lives
@MAGA_Deplorable8mos8MO
They deserve neither. People who dedicate their lives to pumping themselves full of harmful drugs purchased from murderous cartels that regularly kill innocent people, and then demand their evil choices be paid for by taxpayers through Welfare programs, do not deserve dignity, do not deserve respect, do not deserve safety, do not deserve any sympathy.
@8D3G76H5yrs5Y
This should occur only if the people taking drugs are willing to submit to counseling and/or therapy.
@8DVCWKDRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate. Drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, NOT a criminal issue.
@92QY7WF3yrs3Y
Yes, cities should do whatever they choose
@98PJRK43yrs3Y
Yes, cities should do as they choose
@8LZ5V245yrs5Y
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
@YellowCat 2yrs2Y
No, and incentivise charitable organizations that provide aide to those addicted to drugs in the form of medical, psychological, and financial assistance.
@LobbyistUrchin2yrs2Y
@95RJNMZ3yrs3Y
Yes but only as a last resort measure
@B7F9XHF1wk1W
Yes, but as a temporary solutions while we open more rehabilitation centers and expand access to care
Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue rather than a criminal issue. However, with the exception that drug abusers let the medial professionals lower their dosage to help them quit.
@8GPW4YL5yrs5Y
No, I believe that proper health care and education can allow a person who is addicted to become sober.
@carolinesack5yrs5Y
“No”
While it is definitely agreeable that education and health care will help them become sober, we have to account for all the problems unregulated use causes. Addiction is a disease. Relapse is part of addiction, making it more easy to overdose ater tolerance decreases in a period of time. Someone will overdose, like thousands do every day. Also, not to mention the spread of HIV and other diseases through used needles left on the street or shared. These facilities aren't encouraging, they are preventative and will be centered on education and the long journey to sobriety. We already have… Read more
@9ZFLX4V 11mos11MO
instead of that maybe treat people who get in trouble with drugs as a health issue not a crime unless theyve hurt others because of the drugs
@9FL7YBJ2yrs2Y
Yes but this should be a last resort measure
@9L74FFC2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if such havens prioritize rehabilitation and treatment for addiction instead of further encouraging drug use
@9L4Z23BIndependent 2yrs2Y
No, increase funding for rehab centers and expand use of drug courts for non-violent crimes committed while high, publicly using drugs, and anyone who ODs and survives. Expand certain harm reduction programs like narcan and wound recovery
@9HNVCYJ2yrs2Y
Yes, but the people running it should try and limit drug intake as much as possible, while still providing support for those who still abuse illegal drugs.
@9HK2QTM 2yrs2Y
Yes, but drugs should be legalized and taxed through government to lift up everyone financially and pay for drug programs.
@8DT8GQJ5yrs5Y
Only if these places also help ease people off the drug
@9848QVX3yrs3Y
Yes, drug use should be treated as a health issue and safe havens should focus on rehabilitation.
@87P2SC33yrs3Y
Yes, this will lower the drug overdose death rate but the medical professionals should not only supervise, but also work to rehabilitate the patients
@8QM3V4Y5yrs5Y
No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation to lower drug use among the population. Drug use is a mental health issue and usually a symptom of other mental health issues rather than the originating cause. Treat on a case-by-case basis.
@8GQXDYJ5yrs5Y
No, this would benefit nothing
@9F8QGQC2yrs2Y
Yes, but as long as the focus is on rehabilitating them and focusing on combating the addiction. Also legalize weed and decriminalize some drugs.
@9D9KZZXIndependent2yrs2Y
No, but legalize cannabis and psychedelics.
@9D4NQFM 2yrs2Y
Yes, but only as a first step into a rehab program.
@9CFSCL7 2yrs2Y
No. If they want to harm/kill themselves with drugs then let them. The last thing we should do is give them taxpayer money to continue using.
@ci_cd_cindy2yrs2Y
It's like giving money to someone to buy a first-class ticket on the Titanic
@96P5F7Z3yrs3Y
Yes but not under the supervision of medical professionals. Make narcan unavailable and let darwinism run its course.
@96M34CX3yrs3Y
Addiction is a disease. The medical community needs to find the source of that disease for each patient and treat it, in addition to the addiction, or the addiction will never go away.
@8M6W4965yrs5Y
yes but decriminalize all drugs
@emilynoonoon5yrs5Y
No, and drug abuse should be treated as a health issue not a criminal issue unless they are a dealer or hurting other people.
@8HKRDZR5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if the end goal is to wean addicts off and rehabilitate them.
@B7L49N42 days2D
While I understand that drug abuse and addiction is an issue, I do not encourage establishing the use of illegal drugs in any type of environment. Resources should be used to rehabilitate and eradicate the issue.
@B7JSZPX5 days5D
No, we should work to get these illegal drugs off the streets, while funding rehabilitation centers, giving every Officer Narcan to carry in case they encounter an overdose, and put out more awareness to the dangers of drugs
@B7JRLZ65 days5D
There should be drug "safe havens" but should be to get people off of the drugs while they are doing them as to safely cure their addiction.
@B7FV3JL1wk1W
If its for the purpose of trying to quit and slowly going lower and lower until they can go without it, then yes.
@B7FMZYY1wk1W
Yes, but with the expectation that this is to help them wean off said drugs and eventually rehabilitate with proper care
@B7FGVY91wk1W
i think they should work together with rehab centers to help people get off the drug without having withdrawal and then to get rehabilitated
Yes, all drug users should be provided highest purity drugs for free by the government but have a mandatory fatal overdose after one year of use of the program
@B7F9DB61wk1W
Yes, however there should be government implemented systems to strip people of their drugs and send them downa system of well funded rehab.
@B7C9XN9Progressive2wks2W
Yes, but they should be heavily guarded. Not to the extent of threatening, because drug user are likely to have some form of anxiety and this may trigger worse symptoms or reactions.
I think these safe havens should be connected with a rehab facility so you can use in a less harsh rehab center. But you have to stay there and get help.
@B7B6WK32wks2W
no because it would make people over use it so i would say to have those but not for them to use drugs when ever, help them get off by lowering doses and getting them off.
@B7B6ST52wks2W
No, drugs make people become homeless, addicted, and unemployed or either employed in an abysmal way. Having supervision while doing drugs is saying "here you can have this while I watch you slowly die" who in their right mind would think that.
@B79VWFZ2wks2W
I think safe havens should work in conjunction with rehab centers, so addicts can get help to overcome their addictions.
@B784QBT3wks3W
Yes, drugs are a health issue, however, these areas should also focus on trying to cut down the person's dependency and should welcome anyone who has withdrawal issues back.
@B77F82W 3wks3W
No, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, and the government should regulate drug prices and distribution to prevent price and drug abuse.
@B75SD443wks3W
This would be a good idea, but only if it were treated as a health issue that doctors can help them overcome.
@B758J893wks3W
Should not allow safe heavens for drug use, but increase funding for those who are stuck in that web.
@B74WPN83wks3W
yes only if there is an increase of funding for rehabilitation centers and education programs abiut drugs
@B74CRPT3wks3W
NO, Drugs should be banned including the pharmical stuff cause there is natural stuff that does the job better with no side effects.
@B73MLQ33wks3W
No, however I would decriminalize all personal drug possession and encourage rehabilitation and therapy. I think safe areas encourage usage.
@B73LSQ53wks3W
No, but drugs should be decriminalized and treated more as a health issue with more problems dedicated to drug awareness and helping addicts.
@DSNEPatriot 4wks4W
Yes, do what is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate. Drug abuse is a health issue, not a criminal issue.
@B6Z82S44wks4W
For some individuals as a way to detox and get them UltimatEly into treatment but not for Long term care
@B6YZW9N4wks4W
If areas like these were to exist they would have to be a place where the focus is rehabilitation from addiction. Treating the issue as a healthcare problem instead of criminal. The areas should not be encouraging of drug use but still a safe space for those struggling.
Yes, but I think that if they opened these and someone was doing like the real hardcore drugs, they should put them in a rehab center, and get them some mental help. Drug addiction is not always for fun; many deal with trauma. They should have licensed therapists and medical professionals supervising and seeing who really needs the most help.
No, drug use should be legal but within either one's own residence or a private property that allows for such,, similar to a bar.
@B6XJ88F4wks4W
I don’t think they should be able to use when and whatever , but have more support getting off drugs and not just jail time.
@B6WQPLB 4wks4W
Yes, but they have to help them slowly quit and see it as a health issue, not a criminal. There should also be a limited time for how long people stay. They should not stay for more than 2 years, and at the end of it, they should be drug-free.
@B6VWL8J1mo1MO
Yes because there will be less overdose deaths if they have supervision. People might also want to get help if they realize these people are there to help not arrest.
@B6TP2T91mo1MO
No, this would encourage drug use. Remove all funding for rehabilitation centers and imprison all drug users instead.
@B6T7HZKLibertarian1mo1MO
Yes, but these safe havens should also provide rehab and classes to try and get these people off of the addicted drugs.
@B6STDFM1mo1MO
preferably, research effective methods to prevent addiction and help people, the legalize drugs. dont put the cart before the horse
@B6SSTSF1mo1MO
I think this would help reduce the drug overdose death rate but I also think that is would encourage people and that wouldn't be good.
@B6Q4MGV1mo1MO
no, but they should be allowed to have access to clean needles and be assessed by health professionals for conditions resulting from drug use
@B6PY4WS 1mo1MO
Yes there should be safe spaces but the medical professionals should help them stop using drugs and illegal drugs should not be used
@B6NKGJM2mos2MO
No, since drug use should be treated as a health issue, there should be more funding and access to rehabilitation centers and the strong encouragement of the use of them
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