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Science’s policy on safe haven

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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

  Public statementsYes

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “8.11 Policy: Support for medically supervised drug-using rooms, following the Kings Cross model, where there is community suppor...” ‐org.au

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Very strongly agree

Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

This answer aligns closely with the Science Party's stated approach to drug policy, which is to treat drug abuse as a health issue rather than a criminal issue. This is a key part of their harm reduction strategy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Science Party of Australia is known for its progressive stance on many issues, including drug policy. They believe in harm reduction strategies, which could include the opening of drug 'safe havens'. However, there is no explicit policy on this specific issue, hence the score is not the maximum. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

The Science Party's approach to drug policy is based on evidence and harm reduction, which aligns with the idea that 'safe havens' could reduce the drug overdose death rate. However, without explicit policy on this issue, the score is not the maximum. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but legalize drugs

The Science Party supports the decriminalization of drugs as part of their harm reduction strategy, which could be seen as a step towards legalization. However, they have not explicitly called for full legalization, hence the score is not the maximum. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

While the Science Party might be concerned about potential negative impacts of 'safe havens', such as encouraging drug use or lowering funding for rehabilitation centers, their overall approach to drug policy suggests they would likely see these as manageable risks rather than reasons to oppose 'safe havens'. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given their progressive stance and belief in harm reduction strategies, it is unlikely that the Science Party would oppose the idea of drug 'safe havens'. However, without explicit policy on this issue, the score is not the minimum. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Science Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 81 voters that identify as Science.

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