Pubdate: Sun, 21 Sep 2003
Source: Province, The (CN BC)
Copyright: 2003 The Province
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/vancouver/theprovince/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476
Author: A. Steele
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?142 (Safe Injecting Rooms)

GIVE SITE A CHANCE

All this talk about injections sites. Why don't we just give them a chance 
and reassess after six months or a year?

I'm a recovering crack addict and numerous times I've witnessed people 
using puddles in an alley to mix their drugs before injecting. Is this what 
we want?

Look around: Vancouver's drug woes are enormous and not going away. Hats 
off to those who risk political fall-out for trying something new. For 
those who think it gives a green light to drug use, think again. The idea 
is to provide clean, sterile facilities for those already heavily addicted. 
With our provincial medical costs soaring, this is a prudent move to save 
both lives and tax money.

Spend a bit, save a lot.

A. Steele

Vancouver
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MAP posted-by: Beth