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The push for safer drug supply in the US.
23:20 - 30:36 (07:15)
The idea of providing illicit drugs to addicts as a way of reducing overdose deaths is facing pushback in American political circles, but while some people agree with the notion that access to safer drugs could save lives, they still have questions about it.
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Despite positive responses from readers, the concept of supervised injection sites in California was vetoed by the Governor, highlighting the difficulty in implementing harm reduction policies.
23:20 - 30:36 (07:15)
Overdose prevention
Summary
Despite positive responses from readers, the concept of supervised injection sites in California was vetoed by the Governor, highlighting the difficulty in implementing harm reduction policies. The idea of offering "safer" drugs through supervised sites is a massive leap for many people in the US who view addiction as a moral failing, but could offer a solution to prevent overdose deaths.