https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c Amanda Bodwell, Dale Chapman, Ainsley Chaluk, Kailyn Schofield, and Allana Villanueva en-us 2018-11-18 06:44:51 UTC 2026-02-02 13:25:14 UTC hello@padlet.com itsmiilana https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c/wish/305617887 - decrease the rate of mortality due to substance overdose
- a way to introduce rehabilitation
- acquire more knowledge about the substance that people may not have known before
- possibly be considered as a 'safe haven' for those who are struggling with substance abuse
- build relationship with the staff at the safe consumption site to allow for better care and assistance

]]> 2018-11-18 06:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c/wish/305617887 itsmiilana https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c/wish/305618034 - knowing that resources like safe consumption sites exist can provide awareness about the difficulties and consequences substance abusers have to go through
- medical help is now easily accessible compared to before
- spending less government money for treatments due to disease transmission (when sharing needles)

]]> 2018-11-18 06:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c/wish/305618034 itsmiilana https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c/wish/305618261 Myth: Offering Supervised Consumption Services will encourage people to experiment with and use drugs.

Fact: The people who use Supervised Consumption Services are already dealing with addictions. They are often homeless people who use drugs in public places because they do not have the option of a safe environment.]]> 2018-11-18 07:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c/wish/305618261 itsmiilana https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c/wish/305618820 Myth: Instead of spending taxpayers' money on Supervised Consumption Services, we should put all our resources into prevention, treatment and enforcement.

Fact: For every dollar spent on Supervised Consumption Services, five dollars are saved in health care and emergency services costs.]]> 2018-11-18 07:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c/wish/305618820 itsmiilana https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c/wish/305618950 Myth: Adding medically Supervised Consumption Services creates problems that don't currently exist in the community.

Fact: In Alberta, 559 people died as a result of opioid overdoses in 2016. Of these deaths, 363 were attributed to fentanyl or carfentanil, which are often laced into other drugs. Without a safer alternative, people are injecting drugs in public places. n the survey, 18.9 per cent of drug users reported borrowing or lending used needles. This practice increases the risk of infectious diseases, such as HIV and Hepatitis C.

City of Lethbridge. (n.d.). Myths and facts about supervised consumption services. Retrieved from https://www.lethbridge.ca/living-here/Our-Community/Pages/Myths-and-Facts-about-addiction.aspx]]> 2018-11-18 07:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c/wish/305618950 itsmiilana https://padlet.com/itsmiilana/5uqslnc3r98c/wish/305619574 The government is making supervised consumption services more accessible to the public. It can be seen as a form of a life-saving health intervention and overall create a safer environment for everyone.  There is scientific evidence that proves that these facilities help reduce the harm that can be done due to overdose. It is important to keep in mind that the facility staff do not distribute substances. This is also a way to start the rehabilitation process for people who struggle with substance addiction.

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