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…
Read more63% Yes |
37% No |
49% Yes |
31% No |
12% Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
5% No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
2% Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
1% No, but legalize drugs |
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See how importance of “Safe Haven” has changed over time for 88.8k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@92FVLJJ2yrs2Y
Yes, however people should be required to do community service and have Centrelink entitlements reduced.
@92FVGX72yrs2Y
Yes, but only with the goal to rehabilitate and become free of the addiction
@92FJLQK2yrs2Y
No, these people need to committed to rehabilitation centres.
@92DM7N82yrs2Y
More treatment centres, more care and support available, less stigma
@92D22DD2yrs2Y
only if these are not funded by public funds
@92CWWHW2yrs2Y
Provide more access to rehabilitation
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