Melbourne CBD churches urge the Victorian government to establish a medically supervised injecting service due to a rise in drug overdoses.
Melbourne's CBD church leaders are urging the Victorian government to establish a medically supervised injecting service due to a rise in drug overdoses and related deaths. Over 120 global studies show these rooms to be effective in addressing drug dependence harm. With 24 drug-related deaths in their immediate neighborhoods, the churches support the 2020 government decision to provide such a service and are open to discussions on supporting the initiative.
March 17, 2024
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