New study suggests Calgary's supervised consumption site saves taxpayers millions

A new study suggests millions of dollars have been saved by managing overdoses through Calgary's safe consumption site. The study, published in the Harm Reduction Journal on March 28, indicates more than $2.3 million in cost savings occurred through the implementation of the Safeworks Harm Reduction Program at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre from November 2017 to January 2020. The savings come from clients avoiding the need for ambulance services and emergency department