Where there is breath,
there is hope
Last year, overdose death killed more Americans than in the entire 20 years of the Vietnam war.
Safe consumption spaces (SCSs) have been saving lives around the world for over 30 years.
Safe consumption spaces reduce overdose death, public drug use & discarded needles, and the spread of diseases such as HIV & HEP C. They increase referrals to detox and treatment programs and save taxpayers money.
For these reasons and more, Seattle is saying YES to SCS
This website is here to help you learn more about supervised consumption, the Seattleites advocating for it, and how you can show your support.
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This is an amazing piece, because as @Enquirer Editor Beryl Love said, "My hope is that the Pulitzer recognition, s… https://t.co/ShGOvjatAu -
Safe consumption spaces mean fewer discarded needles on the streets -- which means a cleaner and safer environment… https://t.co/saHbswIQPT
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On #TaxDay we wanted to highlight this piece from 2012 in @HuffPost, written by cofounder of the @icsdp Dan Werb, o… https://t.co/QYppTyqIPO
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Learn about what a safe consumption space is, why we need them and read some of the peer-reviewed articles about the various benefits of safe consumption spaces.
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Find out how you can help make Seattle safer by joining our mailing list or writing a letter of support for safe consumption spaces.
