Science- not ideology.
SCS Works.
"Supervising a person who is using drugs is more than just an observation. It is an opportunity for intervention, education, and building a therapeutic relationship."
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-Dr. Trevor Corneil, Chief Medical Officer of Health, BC
What is a Supervised Consumption Service?
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safe, clean space for people to use pre-obtained drugs
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supervised by health professionals who provide education and overdose prevention
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access to safe, sterile equipment and supplies, and disposal for used equipment
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access to wrap-around services such as detox, treatment, primary healthcare, housing, and income support
How does SCS affect communities and individuals?
Decades of research from around the globe shows consistent results...
SCS saves lives SCS reduces crime and public disorder
SCS saves tax dollars SCS helps people access treatment
Click on the boxes below to see the research behind SCS
There are over 110 peer-reviewed papers showing the effectiveness of supervised consumption services.
To read more about SCS, visit the following links:
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Drug Consumption Room- European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction
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"The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it."
-Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson