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City Inside/Out looks at Seattle's plans to open a safe injection site
City Inside/Out Local Issues: Safe Injection Sites?
12/1/20175:37

Last year, 332 people in King County died from overdosing, mostly from opioids like heroin and prescription drugs. Is creating a safe injection site where those struggling with a substance abuse disorder can use illegal drugs under medical supervision the right solution? Do these sites save lives or create a public-safety problem? Seattle plans to open the country's first safe injection site next year, but opponents are pushing back with a major legal challenge.

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