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Originally Posted by Cowboy89
Safe supply, just like safe injection sites has nothing to do with reducing junkies. In fact there will be many more junkies around because less of them will OD. That in of itself could be a good thing, but it’s not going to stop anyone from using.
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That’s not really true. It has a lot to do with reducing drug use over time and the limited information we have so far from programs that have been around for a few years is that it has a beneficial impact on drug use, participation in preventative healthcare, and the involvement in criminal activities. This is all in addition to stopping people from dying, of course.
Saving lives isn’t just something that “could” be a good thing, it’s an indisputably good thing. A “junkie”’s life isn’t worth less than yours. But yes, it can absolutely help people get off drugs down the line.