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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Response rates from 402 Surrey 108 voters.
57% Yes |
43% No |
46% Yes |
35% No |
8% 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 |
3% Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
0% No, but legalize drugs |
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Unique answers from Surrey 108 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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No, those with severe drug addictions that are majorly negatively impacting their lives should be put into mandatory rehab
@9GYSNHD1yr1Y
No, we should not encourage drug use but drug abuse should be seen as a health issue not a criminal one. People should not have to suffer because of past mistakes.
@9FQ2ZJY1yr1Y
No Prefer to see funding go towards facilitirs that offer help with dependency, offer mental health assistance and rehabilitation
@8VS4SD73yrs3Y
Yes and also implement a program to get them off the drugs
@B2WZLMJ3 days3D
Instead of safe consumption sites arrest them all for drugs use like they literally doing meth on the side walk how can you not arrest them? And then instead of jail make it a rehab centre
@B2VNVNW7 days7D
Yes, ensure it is medical supervision and implement a multi treatment system. Not just harm reduction. We need a variety of treatment options. Not just harm reduction or abstinence.
@B2V94GV7 days7D
I believe yes there should be a drug safe heaven, but these medical professionals should also be encouraging and helpful to provide resources for sobriety
@B2TKP2Q1wk1W
Yes, they should open safe havens to prevent overdose and death. However, they should also fund and provide services to getting help with addictions at these safe havens.
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