Why Seattle Needs Safe Consumption—Not Just Injection—Sites for Drug Users

by Heidi GrooverLeonard King spoke in favor of safe consumption sites on Friday. "Without a sense of loving and belonging, [drug users] will not knowwho cares for them," King said. "Without that, they have no self esteem to actually self-actualize who they are as people." HG
Momentum is building in Seattle for a safe injection site where heroin users could shoot up while under supervision to help prevent overdose. Users would also have access to information about treatment at the site. This must