Fight Drug Abuse, Don't Subsidize It.

[Nitram]

7. The author of this OP is parroting discredited right wing opposition to practices that have proven

to be effective in reducing overdoses and disease spread by contaminated needles. such sites do not "destroy neighborhoods." that is just a conservative NIMBY talking point. Prosecuting drug addicts only makes the problem worse. a three-pronged approach is needed:

1. Honest education about drugs that does not lump all drugs into the "evil" category, but objectively discusses the effects and potential dangers of each drug. Alcohol and nicotine must be included in this category.

2. Providing access to clean needles and safe places for addicts to administer quality-controlled drugs in measured doses.

3. Providing long-term rehabilitation to help get addicts off their drug of choice and help them prevent relapses.