Bonzo77 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 In a move to help reduce deaths from overdosing, Brighton council have taken a more holistic approach to the disease of addiction. Addicts can use the 'shooting galleries' under supervision of health professionals, with access to safe, clean equipment. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22188476 Personally, I think money could be better spent on addicts, but this is undoubtedly a step in the right direction. At least they are taking an alternate look at the situation and are willing to try a fresh approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Jnr Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Brighton was the first place to have a stretch of its beach set aside for nude bathing as well. Obviously they're not afraid to try something new or controversial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmith Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 He said there were various models that could be adopted, for example drugs provided by medical professionals or users buying illegal drugs and using them in the rooms. Not a bad idea if the drugs are provided but I can’t see the point if they allow people to use the illegal drugs they bought on the streets. The way to get rid of drug dealers is for the government to become the drug supplier. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo77 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Not a bad idea if the drugs are provided but I can’t see the point if they allow people to use the illegal drugs they bought on the streets. The way to get rid of drug dealers is for the government to become the drug supplier. . Which would cut the death rate considerably as the drugs would always be of the same quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Jnr Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Not a bad idea if the drugs are provided but I can’t see the point if they allow people to use the illegal drugs they bought on the streets. The way to get rid of drug dealers is for the government to become the drug supplier. . No chance of corruptness creeping in there then eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 It worked amazingly well for Switzerland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyblueeyes Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 they should be getting them off the drugs not making them a hotel so they can shoot drugs in their system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Jnr Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 they should be getting them off the drugs not making them a hotel so they can shoot drugs in their system. It would appear to have a degree of success behind the idea. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/britains-first-drug-shooting-galleries-hailed-a-success-758729.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Is it a place where we can shoot druggies in a lair, like DOOM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frededwards Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 If I had my way, I’d open a different type of “Shooting Gallery” to accommodate the vermin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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