‘End To Overdose Now’ Rally Calls For Solutions To City’s Opioid Crisis – Block Club Chicago

From Narcan vending machines to possible "safe consumption sights," city leaders and activists say Chicago needs to do more to tackle drug overdoses. “We must not criminalize and further harm our brothers and sisters in need. We must create a real public health approach to this crisis,” Mayor Brandon Johnson told the crowd. “We will not incarcerate our way out of a crisis that stems from social and economic disparity and mental health struggles.”
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Mr Peabody's Boy Sherman
2 years ago

Free Fentanyl for those that want it would solve the drug problem quickly. Make sure it’s the extra strong,extra deadly version.

Old Joe
2 years ago

I want a cat house in Bowmanville that caters to seniors.

Giddyap
2 years ago

Johnson Wants To Enable Illegal Drug Use

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