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As a New Yorker I’m reflexively skeptical about all things California, BUT I really don’t like seeing people shooting up on the streets. There are a lot of knoc
by ch4s3 4y ago
As a New Yorker I’m reflexively skeptical about all things California, BUT I really don’t like seeing people shooting up on the streets. There are a lot of knock on problems and we’ve seen that prisons don’t fix this problem. I’m willing to try more of this, seeing the positive-ish results in other places.
- wheelinsupial 4y agoVancouver, Canada has had something called “Insite” and other safe injection sites since 2003. People still shoot up on the streets. Safe injection has helped to reduce overdose related deaths and to reduce the spread of diseases through dirty needles. Like anything, it’s not a silver bullet to solve the problem.
- ch4s3 4y agoI'm fine with small wins, especially if they reduce the burden on emergency services.
- grandmczeb 4y agoI live a few blocks from the safe injection site in SF. People shoot up on the sidewalk literally feet away from the entrance. It’s possible that fewer people shoot up on the street overall, but my personal experience at least is that it’s had no impact.
- ch4s3 4y agoI'd be interested to know if there are any stats on that. I also feel like SF is going to have a hard time moving the needle on this issue with any one policy change.