Inside a New York City clinic that allows hard drug use
Summary
A clinic in Upper Manhattan, New York City, lets people use hard drugs inside its building under supervision. Supporters say this approach helps prevent overdose deaths and reduces drug use on the streets, while critics worry it attracts drug users and dealers, making the neighborhood feel unsafe.Key Facts
- The clinic is located in Upper Manhattan, New York City.
- It allows people to inject hard drugs using clean needles inside the building.
- Staff supervise to help reduce the chance of overdoses and infections.
- Supporters believe the clinic lowers overdose deaths and street drug use.
- Critics say the clinic draws drug users and dealers to the area.
- Some local residents feel the neighborhood has become less safe since the clinic opened.
- The site uses cubicles for privacy and safety during drug use.
- Such clinics are part of a harm reduction strategy in public health.
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