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From the Drug Policy Alliance:

Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has signed a bill authorizing a two-year pilot program to prevent drug overdoses through the establishment of “harm reduction centers.”

“Harm Reduction Centers, also called supervised consumption services, supervised injection facilities or overdose prevention services, provide a hygienic and safe space for people who use drugs to consume pre-obtained drugs under the supervision of trained staff. Supervised consumption facilities reduce health and public order issues by targeting high-risk, socially marginalized drug users who would otherwise inject in public spaces, including on the street or in public restrooms.”

Law Authorizes Two-Year Pilot Program for Centers, where People Can Consume Pre-Obtained Substances Under Supervision of Trained Staff

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Matt Sutton 212-613-8026
msutton@drugpolicy.org