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 - --- MAP posted-by: Doc-Hawk