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D.C. Eyes Safe Injection Sites Amid Opioid Crisis
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Washington D.C. is poised to tackle its opioid crisis head-on—with Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George leading the charge for safe injection sites, where users can access medical supervision to prevent overdoses and connect to treatment. While supporters point to successful models in New York and Rhode Island, critics fear these sites will fuel drug use and crime, sparking fierce opposition from law enforcement and lawmakers. Despite federal pushback—including an executive order from Trump and ongoing legal battles—the movement gains momentum across the country, as D.C. confronts a staggering 355 opioid-related deaths last year.
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