Pubdate: Thu, 25 Sep 2003
Source: Province, The (CN BC)
Copyright: 2003 The Province
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/vancouver/theprovince/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476
Author: Enrique Ilundain
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?142 (Safe Injecting Rooms)

HERE'S WHAT YOU SAID ABOUT: SAFE INJECTION SITES

I have been reading the news about the events related to the Vancouver
safe-injection site -- the first in North America.

I have first-hand knowledge that these facilities work for public order and
public health concerns because of my experience in Barcelona's safe-injection
site at Can Tunis and my knowledge of the ones at Madrid and in other European
cities.

Although such facilities are not the definitive solution for drug-related
problems, I congratulate Canadians for launching a harm-reduction initiative
that will have better results than the "war on drugs" strategies and policies.

Bravo, Canada!

Enrique Ilundain

Barcelona
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