Vancouver's safe injection site (Insite) has been a hotbed of controversy since opening three years ago. The most recent research indicates that the site is beneficial both to its patrons and the Vancouver community, however, the conflicting ideological views of the BC and Federal governments continue to threaten its future.

Insite provides a safe atmosphere and clean equipment for persons with drug addictions. There are over 60 safe injection sites primarily in Western Europe and most recently Australia. Vancouver's site is the first of its kind in North America.

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