The NZ Drug Foundation is urging the Government to green-light the development of Aotearoa’s first overdose prevention centre in Tāmaki Makaurau, Stuff reports, allowing those who struggle with substance abuse to take drugs safely, under medical supervision. The centre would also provide basic medical services, naloxone (drugs that can help reverse the effects of opioids), drug checking, as well as showering and laundry facilities, hygiene and sanitary products, and hot drinks.
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