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Bristol Leads with Harm Reduction | Bristol News

Bristol Leads with Harm Reduction | Bristol News

Published 5 days, 11 hours ago
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Bristol is making history as the first city in the UK to open a drug consumption facility, officially declaring itself a ‘City of Harm Reduction’—a bold, compassionate step toward treating addiction with science and safety, not punishment. These supervised spaces will offer clean needles, immediate medical help, and a lifeline to those using drugs in unsafe conditions, aiming to slash overdoses and infections. This progressive move prioritizes public health over stigma, setting a powerful precedent for cities across the country grappling with substance abuse.

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