Is Harm Reduction Really Working?
On Monday, I asked Mayor Bruce Harrell (@MayorofSeattle) if giving away all these meth pipes and needles is really the best way to go about addressing the drug epidemic, especially since King County is still dealing with record drug overdose deaths. Advocates say it’s one of the best ways to keep people safe and alive. Critics say it’s enabling and making the problem worse. Here’s how the Mayor responded. #Seattle
Are Safe Consumption Sites Part of Seattle’s Future?
Mayor Bruce Harrell (@MayorofSeattle) took more of a measured approach on this one. While there are no immediate plans to bring in safe consumption sites so addicts can use illicit drugs under medical supervision, the Mayor hasn’t ruled it out either. Is this a good idea? Once again advocates say it will save lives, critics say this is another form of enabling and will bring in crime to already marginalized communities where most of these locations end up.
Free and Easy Access
Earlier this year, @weheartseattle ordered all these “harm reduction” supplies. Technically teens and kids in #Seattle can access all this stuff no questions asked.
Unending Drug Crisis
Teens and young people are now being targeted with drug paraphernalia, all in the name of “harm reduction.” We also need more anti-drug education programs in our classrooms. #Seattle
The Cost and Messaging of Harm Reduction
Despite easy access to harm reduction supplies including fentanyl test strips, NARCAN, meth pipes, and clean needles…King County still saw a record number of drug overdose deaths last year. #Seattle
Ambitious Plan
This past weekend, downtown #Seattle was a disaster. But some say this is an improvement. Mayor Bruce Harrell (@MayorofSeattle) believes his Downtown Activation Plan and his fentanyl Executive Order will work in the long run.
Mayor’s Ambitious Plan
Mayor did not share the cost or timeline for his overall game plan, but says this is just the first phase and more details will be coming in the summer. Read below:
https://thepostmillennial.com/mayor-of-seattle-wants-to-solve-drug-crisis-with-gift-cards