Once a core of city’s fentanyl plan, safe drug use hardly mentioned by mayoral candidates
It wasn’t long ago that overdose-prevention sites were a cornerstone of San Francisco’s plan to combat the fentanyl crisis.
Daniel Lurie contends that the lethality of fentanyl has “changed the game” and that he will not support such a facility, while former interim Mayor Mark Farrell has outright blasted “harm reduction” as a philosophy and The City’s overreliance on it in addressing the fentanyl crisis. The practice is one of several methods routinely supported by public-health experts to combat overdose deaths. They fall under the umbrella of “harm reduction” — a term that has become a political insult as candidates support abstinence-only recovery and tough-on-crime interventions in The City’s drug trade.
But now, the pendulum is swinging back. Oregon adopted a law in April to reinstate criminal penalties for drug possession. Ex // Top Stories Opponents say Farrell using ‘loophole’ to boost mayoral bid Farrell is fundraising heavily for a measure that has yet to appear on the ballot, which his foes allege is to boost his profile with major contributions that would ot…
Safai counters that similar arguments were made when same-sex marriage remained illegal under federal law, but San Francisco moved ahead anyway under then-Mayor Newsom. “It is worth waiting until November before we engage in that conversation, because I’m not going to subject nurses at San Francisco medical facilities to criminal charges,” Peskin said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Boston attorney once named 'most eligible bachelor' convicted of rapeProsecutors say a former Boston attorney has been found guilty of rape after a jury deliberated for five hours. Gary Zerola was acquitted of the greater charge of aggravated rape and burglary on Wednesday. The former prosecutor and defense attorney was once named one of People magazine's most eligible bachelors.
Read more »
Former Mariners' Reliever Hits Free Agency Once Again as Career Turbulence ContinuesDiego Castillo was once a valued part of the Seattle Mariners' bullpen, but now he's struggling to hold down a job, once again hitting the free agent market.
Read more »
Former Cavs Coach Praises Mavericks' Luka Doncic, Possibly Shades His Former PlayerDoncic battled through injury throughout the playoffs, gaining respect from the former Cavaliers coach
Read more »
Former Chicago White Sox' Star and Former MVP Gets Released By Houston AstrosThe Houston Astros have released former American League MVP Jose Abreu after a dreadful start to his 2024 season. Here's the latest.
Read more »
360 Chicago buys former Signature Room space in former Hancock Building360 Chicago, the observation deck on the 94th floor of the former Hancock Building, announced they have purchased the former Signature Room space on the two floors above them.
Read more »
360 Chicago buys former Signature Room space in former Hancock Building360 Chicago, the observation deck on the 94th floor of the former Hancock Building, announced they have purchased the former Signature Room space on the two floors above them.
Read more »