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Safe injection facility in Hamilton

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Opiod use, like heroin and morphine, is a big problem in Hamilton. According to the city, there have been nearly 800 emergency room visits related to overdoses. What’s worse, is that many are shooting up on your streets. Starting today, the city is asking the public how they’d feel about introducing a specific facility where addicts can safely administer their drugs.  https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/clinics-services/van-needle-syringe-program

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